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Traded Services Review

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2021 at 20:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Council has completed a tender titled "Traded Services Review", aimed at assessing the viability and sustainability of their current traded services operations. This procurement falls within the business services industry category and was specifically structured to evaluate the financial impact of support services provided to various sectors including schools, charities, and local authorities. The contract was valued at £47,200 and the contract period spanned from 28 September 2020 to 31 December 2020, with the tender process officially concluded as of 26 September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and financial assessment, particularly those capable of conducting comprehensive reviews of service operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in evaluating service delivery models and measuring value for money would be well-suited to engage in such tenders. Companies that can demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and a history of delivering actionable recommendations are likely to find this type of procurement particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Traded Services Review

Notice Description

The Council is currently providing a wide range of support services to schools, academies, social care settings, charities, SMEs and other local authorities. However, there a perception that our traded services operations do not contribute positively to the Council's financial bottom line. This review is urgently required to assess: 1). Is Traded Services a viable/sustainable model? 2). Does Traded Services deliver value for money? 3) What is the true cost to deliver Traded Services? This review aims to provide a robust and well evidenced set of recommendations on how to take Traded Services forward in a more sustainable way.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9fa89ed-8643-4c9b-825f-9485c2cdbb36
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 1-6 months
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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andy Hallsworth
Contact Email
andy.hallsworth@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1296382291

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1YQ
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMEO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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