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Engineering Consultancy services - Procurement of Design Engineer

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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27 May 2026 at 06:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Engineering Consultancy services - Procurement of Design Engineer" was managed by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council. This process focuses on recruitment services in the industry category and has reached the award stage, with the tender being classified as completed. The procurement relates to services within the region of England, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 6th May 2026, with the contract set to begin on 15th June 2026 and running until 29th February 2028. The awarded value is £161,000, and the procurement method was specified as "Other - " indicating a less conventional approach.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in engineering consultancy, specifically those qualified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria. The successful supplier, Matchtech Group (UK) Limited, demonstrates that large businesses might also compete effectively. The contract offers a substantial value proposition within the recruitment services classification, providing interested firms an opportunity to showcase expertise in design engineering. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company's portfolio, improve visibility, and foster long-term growth within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Engineering Consultancy services - Procurement of Design Engineer

Notice Description

Engineering Consultancy services - Procurement of Design Engineer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-770df404-3499-48ca-b042-4861d9f8ae16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38ecfb01-9ae8-4cd7-8e2d-0ef454065bd3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£161,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£161,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 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
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATCHTECH GROUP (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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