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P2212_2025_2 Provision of Commercial Support for the Asset Management Team

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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17 Jun 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Commercial Support for the Asset Management Team" under the industry category of business services, which includes law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This procurement, conducted via a call-off from the ESPO Management Consultancy Framework 664/21, specifically Lot 8e for Housing and Housing Support, involved a selective procurement method, culminating in an award phase. The tender was located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement timeline included a tender period that concluded on 22nd November 2024, and the contract spans from the 1st of June 2025 to the 31st of March 2026. The contract value is £183,040 and particularly encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy and asset management sectors, particularly those specialising in housing and housing support services. With a focus on providing commercial support for asset management, firms with expertise in consultancy, coupled with a keen understanding of public sector dynamics, are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. The involvement of SMEs and VCSEs also highlights the council's commitment to diverse business engagement, offering growth prospects for smaller enterprises keen on establishing relationships with public organisations like Birmingham City Council. Ark Consultancy Ltd, an SME based in Birmingham, has been awarded this contract, demonstrating the viability of local and specialised consultancies in securing such opportunities.

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Notice Title

P2212_2025_2 Provision of Commercial Support for the Asset Management Team

Notice Description

The Council requires support to ensure delivery of the activities described within the HRA Business Plan and the Asset Management Strategy. This was a direct award from the ESPO Management Consultancy Framework 664/21 via Lot 8e - Housing and Housing Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4911bbb1-f5e3-4103-b1a1-9076d3bcf9ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03abb59f-7a52-47e9-be4b-4d107bb93c9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£183,040 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£183,040 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Mar 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARK CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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