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Process Evolution Consultancy

DURHAM CONSTABULARY

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20 Oct 2025 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Process Evolution Consultancy" was initiated by Durham Constabulary, focusing on business and management consultancy services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This contract was awarded within the framework established by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Framework Agreement. The process was classified under CPV code 79410000, indicating its primary focus on consultancy services. This procurement followed a selective method, being a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 22 September 2025, the contract commencement from 23 September 2025, and completion by 28 February 2026. The award stage was active as of 30 September 2025, with a total contract value of £95,200 GBP.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in demand management within public service organisations. While this specific opportunity was awarded to Operational Research in Health Ltd, large enterprises with similar capabilities may find similar opportunities of interest within public sector frameworks in future offerings. Companies focusing on providing strategic and management consulting services can leverage such frameworks to enhance their portfolio and expand their service offerings within the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Process Evolution Consultancy

Notice Description

Consultancy Work for teams within the force area surrounding demand within teams and how this is managed. Work is being completed by supplier 'PROCESS EVOLUTION LIMITED (A TRADING NAME OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH LIMITED)' Direct award from the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Framework Agreement for the Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services (reference number: 2023/S 000-024003)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-598e05e6-f394-4f14-9466-80ca22d83f15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f76aa0e-0da1-4616-9884-e44ede0d62a7
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 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
DURHAM CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5TT
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPERATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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