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The Redesign of the Council's Growth and Prosperity directorate

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has completed the procurement process for the redesign of the Council's Growth and Prosperity directorate, part of the Southampton Growth and Prosperity Plan. The tender, valued at £250,000 and classified under business and management consultancy services (CPV code 79410000), followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 17th February 2025 and will conclude on 30th June 2025. Located in Southampton (postal code SO14 7LY), this opportunity was specifically tailored to support the delivery of key growth projects under the local growth plan, with the tender period ending on 17th January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy services sector, particularly those specialising in business and management consultation and regional development. Companies equipped to formulate and implement strategic business cases and adept in handling large-scale growth projects would find this project highly beneficial. The awarded supplier, Inner Circle Consulting Ltd, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited to engage in such intricate and impactful consultancy tasks. This project presents a substantial chance for businesses seeking to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

The Redesign of the Council's Growth and Prosperity directorate

Notice Description

To support the delivery of the key growth projects and programmes encapsulated in the new Southampton Growth and Prosperity Plan (GPP - Local Growth Plan) and provide support in designing and implementing a business case for the redesign of the Council's Growth and Prosperity directorate. This was completed by a further competition under Lot 8g Regeneration and Regional Development of ESPO Framework 664_21 Consultancy Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d18ee26-2e96-4ea7-93da-e493334bf757
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a883801-3751-428c-b7eb-972bf79171de
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 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
Lauren Cooper
Contact Email
lauren.cooper@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
023 8083 3936

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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