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Support for Better Buckinghamshire service reviews

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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11 Nov 2020 at 12:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Buckinghamshire Council has successfully completed a procurement process titled "Support for Better Buckinghamshire service reviews", classified under general management consultancy services. The contract, valued at £350,000, was awarded following a direct procurement method off the CCS MCF2 framework. The contract period started on 1st September 2020 and extends to 28th May 2021. The project, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience across the newly established unitary authority, was conducted in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity for contracting is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in zero-based budgeting and organisational reviews. Firms that can provide external capacity and challenge will be ideal candidates, as the council seeks to upskill its internal teams while ensuring a consistent approach to service reviews. Engaging in this contract may bolster the capabilities and visibility of SMEs in the consultancy sector, ultimately fostering growth in their operational footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support for Better Buckinghamshire service reviews

Notice Description

Buckinghamshire Council has recently been established as a new unitary authority, bringing together all the service capabilities and resources from the 5 predecessor councils in the County. Many different teams and ways of working have been combined and the Council are now embarking on an organisation-wide series of service reviews. These will be used to help simplify processes, identify operational efficiency and improve customer experience. In order to confidently deliver these reviews at the speed and quality desired, we need some external capacity, experience and challenge, including financial expertise to develop an approach to zero-based budgeting. This contract will ensure the reviews are delivered in a consistent manner while upskilling our internal Service Improvement and Finance teams with the tools and techniques required to sustain the process. The contract was awarded off the CCS MCF2 framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a34f359-2641-4314-b179-471f2762de38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10a65c00-ca1f-443d-ac21-4b75018543ca
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 28 May 2021 6-12 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP19 8FF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North West
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMEO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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