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Ratcliffe on Soar Power Station - East Midlands Combined County Authority

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2025 at 13:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire County Council has completed the award phase of a procurement process for the Ratcliffe on Soar Power Station project in the East Midlands Combined County Authority. This contract involves updating the business case for the power station and falls under the construction-related services industry category. Additional classifications include engineering-related scientific and technical services, environmental engineering consultancy services, and general management consultancy services. The direct award process was utilised, culminating on 21st March 2025, with the contract running from 25th March 2025 to 31st May 2025. This project is valued at approximately £26,000.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in the construction and environmental engineering consultancy sectors. Businesses with competencies in engineering-related scientific and technical services, as well as management consultancy, would be well-suited to compete. The direct award to Reed Talent Solutions Ltd highlights the importance of industry expertise and established client relationships, providing a strategic advantage to specialised firms looking to expand their portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ratcliffe on Soar Power Station - East Midlands Combined County Authority

Notice Description

Update of business case for Ratcliffe on Soar power station on behalf of East M9idlands Combined County Authority. Awarded through YPO 1141

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49342c05-a423-4acd-9070-3dc734511f50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7e04c9-e267-480d-8c84-3e76b3215f8c
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71500000 - Construction-related services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 31 May 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
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
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED TALENT SOLUTIONS LTD (TRADING AS CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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