Award

Designing a commercial governance framework

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Oct 2025 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Birmingham City Council involves the design and pilot implementation of a commercial governance framework. Categorized under Business and management consultancy services (CPV code: 79410000), this project was executed through a direct award under the Y25005 Business Support Services framework managed by Commercial Services (a trading function of Kent County Council). The contract was awarded to Posterity Global Group Ltd, with the procedure conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The project focuses on the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and its contract period began on 11th August 2025, concluding on 30th September 2026. The procurement stage is listed as ‘award’ with the award being active and published on 3rd October 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in business consultancy to expand their portfolios. Enterprises positioned to benefit particularly include small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the procurement's suitability considerations. With a total contract value of £173,500, businesses capable of delivering strategic guidance in establishing oversight, efficiency, and integrity across commercial lifecycles are well-suited for participation in similar opportunities. The involvement of established councils like Birmingham City Council and the operational focus on streamlined commercial governance also highlights the critical role such tenders play in policy advisory and management consultancy sectors.

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Notice Title

Designing a commercial governance framework

Notice Description

The design & pilot implementation of a robust commercial governance framework. The objective is to establish clear oversight, enhance efficiency, and ensure rigour throughout the entire commercial lifecycle. This is a direct award under Y25005 - Business Support Services framework let by COMMERCIAL SERVICES a TRADING FUNCTION OF KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6dd2fed9-ff42-4ed2-b88d-894683add5ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25f7b0be-3ffe-43ca-b6f4-00601da59048
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£173,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£173,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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
B4 7WB
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
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POSTERITY GLOBAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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