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Consultancy Services

NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 11:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by North Devon District Council focused on acquiring consultancy services for the Northern Devon Place Story. This contract falls under the industry category of administration, defence, and social security services. The location of service delivery is specified as the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out through a direct award method and has reached the award stage. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 1 July 2025, with the contract period spanning from 21 July 2025 to 31 October 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £62,653.3, was published on 8 August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability indications. Companies specializing in consultancy services within the specified industry category would find this procurement appealing. The direct award process suggests a preference for rapid engagement and potentially less competition, making it a lucrative opportunity for businesses ready to deliver services efficiently. Engaging with North Devon District Council could also pave the way for future collaborations in public sector consultancy projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Consultancy Services for Northern Devon Place Story

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4852ab6c-3728-43d9-ae86-d5ea3225dfdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d989e3f5-39da-4dc5-af30-bd495a44b353
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,653 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,653 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 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
NORTH DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSTAPLE
Postcode
EX31 3NP
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Devon
Electoral Ward
Bickington
Westminster Constituency
North Devon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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