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Cutover Management Services

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2025 at 15:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council has successfully concluded the award stage for the procurement of "Cutover Management Services," focusing on Business and Management Consultancy within England, United Kingdom. This procurement, which addressed the need for a cutover manager to ensure the seamless go-live of a new system, was carried out using a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The tender, finalised on 12th October 2025, led to a contract starting on 13th October 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £98,713. The opportunity was defined under the CPV code 79410000 for business services, and Gloucestershire County Council served as the buyer, while Consultancy + was awarded the contract as the supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services, especially those with expertise in managing complex system transitions, data migration, and stakeholder coordination. Businesses that are skilled in risk management and are capable of executing technical and business activities, while ensuring minimal disruption and effective communication, will find this type of contract well-suited to their capabilities. The completion and award of this contract through the YPO Framework highlight the importance of pre-qualified supplier networks and restricted procedures in securing specialised service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cutover Management Services

Notice Description

A cutover manager is required to orchestrate the successful go-live of a new system by planning and executing all technical and business activities, including data migration, system configuration, and end-user readiness, to ensure minimal disruption, effective communication, and seamless transition to the new system. They will manage risks, coordinate stakeholders, conduct rehearsals, and provide support through the go-live and early hypercare period. Procured via YPO Framework 001141 - Managing Consultancy and Professional services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31288922-da73-493a-8134-15c6be0ade56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a1004d5-b41a-433b-bd0d-f36eb64084a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,713 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,713 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
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
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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