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Local Growth plan additional support on behalf of East Midlands Combined County Authority

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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28 Aug 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

In this procurement process, Nottinghamshire County Council acted as the buying organisation for the project titled "Local Growth plan additional support on behalf of the East Midlands Combined County Authority." This award focused on delivery governance through a PMO to shape the strategic, institutional, and delivery environment for the region's prosperity. It falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, with the location specified as England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to Inner Circle Consulting Ltd on 28th March 2025. The contract amount is set at £492,454 GBP, and the contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025. This direct procurement method ensured an efficient process through a direct award, completed under the ESPO framework 664-21.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in project management consultancy services. Given its scale and scope, businesses with robust experience in governance and strategic development within regional growth frameworks would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement process accommodates such business profiles, potentially enhancing their capabilities and market presence in the UK consultancy sector.

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Notice Title

Local Growth plan additional support on behalf of East Midlands Combined County Authority

Notice Description

Delivery governance through a PMO to shape the institutional, strategic, and delivery environment required for regional prosperity on behalf of East Midlands Combines County Authority. Awarded through ESPO 664-21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f760bd1-a710-4927-b5c5-d6a01e330d7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797730f5-d8d7-4438-ab40-07d7ae9608cc
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£492,454 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£492,454 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
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
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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