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External Quality Assurance partner for the Local Government Reorganisation Implementation Programme

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Dec 2021 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council has recently concluded a procurement process for an "External Quality Assurance partner for the Local Government Reorganisation Implementation Programme." This contract falls under the category of general management consultancy services, with the procurement process initiated through a mini competition from the Health Trust Europe framework for Business Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services. The tender period concluded on 13 August 2021, and the contract was awarded on 21 November 2021, with an estimated contract value of £664,880. The service will be provided from Taunton, located in the South West region of England, and the contract is effective until 1 July 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms aiming to expand their services within the public sector. Businesses that specialize in management consultancy, particularly those with proven capabilities in quality assurance, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The focus on local government reorganisation suggests an increasing demand for expertise in managing organisational changes, which could benefit firms looking to grow their footprint in the public administration sector.

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Notice Title

External Quality Assurance partner for the Local Government Reorganisation Implementation Programme

Notice Description

External Quality Assurance partner for the Local Government Reorganisation Implementation Programme. Mini Competition from the Health Trust Europe (HTE) framework for Business Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services (Lot 1) using the framework Capability Matrix to invite providers who were deemed capable to provide this service. Contract awarded 13th December 2021

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ba3cebf-9904-46dd-b15d-1f63a6d9b66f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5709b652-8066-410e-bec1-67bef36d090a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£664,880 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£664,880 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2021 - 1 Jul 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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