Award

Independent investigator

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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Award

24 Jul 2024 at 15:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has concluded a public procurement process to hire an Independent Investigator under the heading of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security." The procurement, which falls under the CPV classification 79000000, was conducted via a direct procurement method and the tender was awarded to Linbert Spencer Consultancy Ltd. The contract, valued at £90,000, will commence on 1st March 2024 and conclude on 31st July 2024, with service delivery taking place in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now complete, having moved from tender initiation to the award stage as of 16th February 2024.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in comprehensive business services, including consulting and investigative services. SMEs particularly stand to benefit due to their suitability for this type of contract. Firms capable of delivering high-quality investigative services within the specified contract period are well-positioned to capitalise on similar future procurements from governmental organisations like the City of London Corporation. The contract’s clear timeline and budget can help businesses plan resources efficiently and enhance their portfolio with a prestigious client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent investigator

Notice Description

Independent investigator

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f4cba11-20ff-46b6-9f0f-28414a37e8f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c94ff06-789c-4486-8ac2-e9a1b2c105ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 1-6 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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINBERT SPENCER CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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