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Business Case for LGR

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has completed a procurement process for developing a high-level business case for LGR to submit to HM Government. This falls under the Financial and Insurance Services category, with a contract value of £109,320 and a delivery location in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) being the awarded supplier. The contract period runs from 11th February 2025 to 21st March 2025, and the award was published on 3rd March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in financial consulting and insurance services to collaborate with local government entities, thereby potentially fostering business growth. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly appealing, given the suitability criteria outlined by Southampton City Council. The specific focus on developing a business case for government submission further implies that firms with experience in strategic consultancy and governmental projects are well-positioned to compete effectively for such contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Business Case for LGR

Notice Description

To support and develop a rapid, high level business case for LGR to submit to HM Government

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09a309a3-8541-48b9-91c4-411c52e5bd34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02d6ce8b-83f0-4993-869c-c177d2efbd52
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£109,320 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PWC (PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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