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Professional services in relation to a review of North Downs Housing Ltd

GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Jun 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Guildford Borough Council, titled "Professional services in relation to a review of North Downs Housing Ltd", falls under the industry category of Business and management consultancy services. This tender was processed through a limited procurement method via competitive quotation, serving the locality of Guildford, England, with postal code GU2 4BB. Notably, the procurement stage has reached completion, as the award process was finalised on the 8th of April 2025. The contract period commenced on the same date and will conclude on the 8th of October 2025. The tender process, which ended on the 1st of November 2024, outlined the participation of SMEs and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises).

This opportunity provides a significant platform for SMEs specialising in consultancy and management services to engage in public sector projects, fostering business growth through local government partnerships. With Guildford Borough Council as the contracting authority, organisations experienced in delivering strategic consultancy are well-positioned to benefit. The contract, valued at £35,000, was awarded to Altair Consultancy And Advisory Services Limited, highlighting the competitive potential for SMEs in the area. Businesses aiming to expand their service delivery within local governmental frameworks would have benefited from this tender, emphasising the importance of visibility and readiness for similar upcoming opportunities.

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Notice Title

Professional services in relation to a review of North Downs Housing Ltd

Notice Description

N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-09b7dad5-d941-491a-a11f-cd892433102f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544d93db-f06b-4b23-ab62-0b43f7f84962
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 8 Oct 2025 6-12 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
GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTAIR CONSULTANCY AND ADVISORY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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