Award

Consultancy

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

Recently concluded, the procurement process led by Gloucestershire County Council sought consultancy services under the title "Consultancy". This procurement belongs to the business services industry category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. Based in England, the contracting process used a direct award method, culminating in a contract valued at £67,740.75. The procurement stage progressed through to the award, announced on 29th January 2026, with the contract set to run from 15th December 2025 to 31st May 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for consultancy firms equipped with expertise in configuring workflows, business rules, and data models aligned with UK HR policies. Although the procurement process was a direct award, similar opportunities may arise, inviting responsive consultancy services, especially those not classified as SMEs or VCSEs. Businesses operating in the consulting sector could leverage participation in frameworks like the YPO - Managing Consultancy and Professional Services Framework - for enhanced visibility and increased contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

Consultancy

Notice Description

EC Lead responsible for configuration of EC workflows, business rules and data models associated with UK HR policies. from YPO - Managing Consultancy and Professional Services Framework - 1141

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-365d069c-9c7a-4e49-a71e-8e7dcc5b443a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2718df52-588f-4669-8ea9-aab8822339fd
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,740 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,740 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 1-6 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
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 2TH
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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