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Technical Audit Services (MDC)

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 11:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Technical Audit Services (MDC) was conducted by Nottinghamshire County Council, headquartered in Nottinghamshire, England. This contracting process falls under the Technical inspection services category, with a specific focus on the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted through a direct award method, culminated in the award stage, which was completed on 29th December 2025. Key contract dates include the commencement of the contract on 1st January 2026, lasting until 31st December 2028. The contract, valued at £117,000, was awarded to Morgan Lambert Limited, a supplier identified as an SME.

This tender presents opportunities for growth primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in providing technical inspection services. Given the suitability criteria include SMEs and VCSEs, businesses with expertise in such audit services could benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities. The direct award procurement method indicates a streamlined selection process, offering advantages to businesses that demonstrate significant capabilities in technical auditing and can provide services efficiently within the designated region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Audit Services (MDC)

Notice Description

Contract for technical audit services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d26a82b-b705-42b2-b257-6aa99ffb709d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47cee1c9-c3ba-4ebe-a10a-5242fc37b38c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631000 - Technical inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORGAN LAMBERT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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