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Cluster Leadership Commission - East Midlands Combined County Authority

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Cluster Leadership Commission in the East Midlands, managed by Nottinghamshire County Council, has reached the award stage. This tender focuses on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services within the services sector. The process utilised a direct award method, with the contract awarded to Reed Talent Solutions Limited (trading as Consultancy+). The procurement involved a direct award with a total value of £148,320, and the contract period spans from 10th July 2025 to 31st March 2026. The delivery location covers the region of England, United Kingdom, and the tender is pertinent to businesses within the services industry looking to engage with public sector-led initiatives.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly adept in delivering architectural and engineering services. The scope of work focuses on establishing and leading a new cluster portfolio and aligning delivery plans to priority areas for the East Midlands Combined County Authority. Participating in this tender allows businesses to secure a prominent position within regional planning and delivery projects, potentially enhancing their portfolio and visibility in public sector engagements. The emphasis on SMEs creates a conducive environment for smaller organisations to compete effectively, fostering business growth through collaborative public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Cluster Leadership Commission - East Midlands Combined County Authority

Notice Description

Establish and lead new cluster portfolio and development of related delivery plans Establish delivery mechanisms for two overlapping priorities for EMCCA and the Mayor; both of which sit in the Place Directorate for the purposes of accountability. Awarded through YPO 1141

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e498273-a5df-4fa9-b009-5a4edbf462a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf01454-f776-4a4a-9a2f-dd9d649229cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,320 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lorraine Dennis
Contact Email
lorraine.dennis@nottscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1159772248

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED TALENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED (TRADING AS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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