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The Provision of an Implementation Partner for Adult Care Services (ACS) Transformation Programme

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of an Implementation Partner for Adult Care Services Transformation Programme, under the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) framework agreement. This contract falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services, with a CPV code of 79400000. Located in the East of England, the contract was awarded via a call-off from a framework agreement without the publication of a competitive call. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 22 April 2026. The contract period started on 5 January 2026 and will conclude on 31 March 2027, with a total contract value of £4,850,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and management services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the procurement method and framework approach that supports SME engagement. Companies proficient in transformation programme delivery within adult care services can leverage this opportunity to grow their business by partnering with public sector organisations. As the procurement process is selective and relies on existing framework agreements, businesses with pre-existing relationships and experience under similar frameworks may be particularly well-suited to compete effectively. The awarded supplier, The Association of North East Councils Ltd (t/a North East Procurement), exemplifies a successful entity leveraging such frameworks for public sector consulting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of an Implementation Partner for Adult Care Services (ACS) Transformation Programme

Notice Description

Awarded Contract - the contract has been awarded under the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) framework agreement for the supply of intermediary services, provided by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, awarded as a call-off to the successful Specialist Professional Services (SPS) provider. There was no publication of a call for competition for the award of this contract because this contract was awarded via a framework which was set up under PCR 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e60e471-6a85-4744-94a3-3310e5d43857
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43b7e8d9-819d-460f-99aa-cc9d0fc9354d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,850,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,850,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8XR
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LTD (T/A NORTH EAST PROCU

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