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Strategic Partner for Procurement & Contract Management Service

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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10 Jun 2025 at 11:46

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10 Jun 2025 at 11:43

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10 Jun 2025 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council sought a "Strategic Partner for Procurement & Contract Management Service" under the CPV classification 79418000 for procurement consultancy services. This tender, completed with the award status marked as active, involves providing strategic procurement consultancy services across various regions including the United Kingdom and beyond. The total contract value was awarded at £432,000 to V4 Services Limited, an SME, reflecting Bristol City Council's commitment to engaging with small and medium enterprises. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with critical dates being the tender period ending on 9th May 2025 and the contract period running from 1st June 2025 to 31st May 2027.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy, particularly SMEs. Firms capable of delivering transformational and funded projects on a broad geographical scale including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe would find this contract beneficial. Engaging as a strategic partner for Bristol City Council not only offers financial benefit but also positions the enterprise for future collaborations in public sector procurement and contract management, making it ideal for businesses looking to strengthen their portfolio in regional and international consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Strategic Partner for Procurement & Contract Management Service

Notice Description

Strategic Partner for Procurement & Contract Management Service providing additional resource, offering a reach back facility to enable the delivery of transformational and funded projects,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fafcd5a-3323-4547-8f07-a233a406bf6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ed82a97-a372-4a82-bab4-d808094cebec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

V4 SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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