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CBC-1445-T-LS Consultancy - Support Services Review

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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12 Oct 2022 at 07:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council has initiated a tender process titled "CBC-1445-T-LS Consultancy - Support Services Review" for business analysis consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on November 18, 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on January 3, 2023, and end on April 2, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold with the main procurement category being services. The consultancy services will focus on reviewing and identifying support services for potential efficiency improvements.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in business analysis and management to participate in a project that aims to enhance the efficiency of support functions within Central Bedfordshire Council. Businesses with expertise in research and development, general management consultancy, and business development are well-suited to compete for this tender. The successful provider will be required to outline changes, projects, costs, and benefits to drive operational improvements and change management within the council's support services.

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Notice Title

CBC-1445-T-LS Consultancy - Support Services Review

Notice Description

The awarded provider is required to describe, review and identify our support services and where they are duplicated. Your review should consider how our support functions operate and assess whether they can be made more efficient. The Council requires the provider to set out a high-level (outline) plan of the changes and projects to reach out objectives by setting out a timeline to make the changes and the possible costs and benefits (a business case and project proposal/ investment report that sets out the case for change and how that change can be realised)including a recommended approach to change management, including communication with impacted staff and service users. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d5e8710-6f00-4b7d-8f24-5f29b69e5abb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2023 - 2 Apr 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Linda Sharpstone
Contact Email
linda.sharpstone@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 300 5850

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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