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Innovation Strength Review for East Midlands Combines County Authority

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2025 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Innovation Strength Review for East Midlands Combined County Authority," falling under the Business and Management Consultancy Services category. This project is situated in England, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £45,500. The procurement was executed through a direct award method facilitated by YPO 1141. The tender period concluded on 19th March 2025, and the contract commenced on 24th March 2025, to end on 30th June 2025. Reed Talent Solutions Ltd (trading as Consultancy+) has been awarded the contract, which was published on 1st April 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those catering to innovation strategy and asset assessment. Given its completion and direct award method, the contract itself represents a streamlined avenue for business engagement without the competitive bidding intricacies. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for such an opportunity, benefiting from a concentrated and direct procurement strategy by a recognised public authority.

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Notice Title

Innovation Strength Review for East Midlands Combines County Authority

Notice Description

To inform its thinking and investment in innovation EMCCA requires a robust evidence base of its innovation strengths and assets. Direct award through YPO 1141

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b8c4372-9b50-4a6d-9794-75efb3dd14aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc56918-c52b-4e24-87ec-77218566add8
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

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 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
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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