Award

BetterCare Finance

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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12 May 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "BetterCare Finance" has been undertaken by the City of Doncaster Council, located in Doncaster, United Kingdom, under the procurement category of services. This procurement, with the reference number 20250512143959-104514, falls under the industry classification of corporate finance and venture capital services, with additional classification in contract administration services. The contract was awarded on 12th May 2025 to Looking Local Limited, following a direct award procurement method. The contract period spans from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2025, with services applicable to locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other regions globally under the delivery address postal code DN1 3BU.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for firms specializing in finance and contract administration services, especially those from the corporate finance and venture capital sectors. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) owing to its direct award nature, which streamlines the competition process. Businesses aiming to strengthen their portfolio in servicing public sector clients or those already serving regions included in the delivery scope would find this tender advantageous. With an awarded value of £203,750, it offers a substantial financial opportunity and a potential long-term partnership with a governmental body like the City of Doncaster Council.

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Notice Title

BetterCare Finance

Notice Description

We require sign off via a Novation Report Form to agree the novation agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d8dd425-c495-4d6e-9dec-01c00fb8b238
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc5158d-eaf2-4794-b89b-9b415d9eb1c6
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 4-5 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOOKING LOCAL

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