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Commercial and Contract Consultancy support for Major Projects delivered

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed the procurement process titled "Commercial and Contract Consultancy support for Major Projects delivered," targeting the business services sector, specifically covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement employed an open procedure method, and the contract, valued at £557,000, was awarded to Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. The contract period spans from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with the project being delivered across England, United Kingdom. The services were part of the Highways and Transport Commissioning Team's major capital projects. The tender process concluded with an award on August 19, 2025, following the tender period's end on July 25, 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in commercial and contract consultancy, especially those capable of handling major capital projects within the business services sector. Firms specialising in areas such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and cement their presence in the public sector. The procurement was deemed suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although it is not specifically aligned with voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Successful participation in similar tenders can lead to long-term growth and the establishment of strong relationships with public sector buyers like the Leicestershire County Council.

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Notice Title

Commercial and Contract Consultancy support for Major Projects delivered

Notice Description

Commercial and Contract Consultancy support for major capital projects delivered through the Highways and Transport Commissioning Team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43921c12-bcfe-42a2-bd73-4a06d94eb9b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf15682-b749-4115-bd8a-99a0073b31d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£557,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£557,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rajwinder Bhola
Contact Email
rajwinder.bhola@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163057479

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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