Award

HR Consultant - Further competition through CCS Framework RM 6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 5 HR

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Cumberland Council, focuses on securing a Human Resources Consultant under the Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 5 HR. This procurement, classified under the human resources management consultancy services category, aims to review and propose adjustments to local terms and conditions of employment. The location for this contract is in England, United Kingdom. The award stage was completed with Korn Ferry being the selected supplier, and the contract is set to run from 26th August 2025 to 25th August 2026. The total contract value is £496,920, and the procurement was carried out using a method specified as 'Other'.

This contract presents opportunities for large-scale enterprises experienced in HR consultancy, particularly those skilled in collaborating with strategic partners to optimise employment terms and conditions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not highlighted as suitable, suggesting the need for established resources and expertise in this field to effectively fulfill the contract requirements. Companies that can offer a balance between organisational needs and workforce equity would be well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity.

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Notice Title

HR Consultant - Further competition through CCS Framework RM 6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 5 HR

Notice Description

The Council is procuring Consultants to work collaboratively with a strategic partner and internal HR in reviewing its local terms and conditions of employment. Its aim is to develop proposals for terms and conditions which are affordable, provide equity and strike the right balance between the needs of the organisation and our workforce.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40fdfe42-9a3f-49b4-9661-783b87eec2b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef243d4e-ad90-455c-8f79-11a5b4fbb820
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£499,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£496,920 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2026 6-12 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
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
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORN FERRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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