Award

Provision of Social Value Development Support

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

09 Mar 2026 at 11:35

AwardUpdate

02 Oct 2025 at 14:52

Award

24 Apr 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Social Value Development Support. Classified under the "Services furnished by specialist organisations" industry category, this procurement covered multiple regions including the entirety of the United Kingdom, as well as the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The procurement involved a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13 April 2025, with the contract period commencing on 14 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2026. The last significant update to this contract was recorded on 9 March 2026, marking the transition to the award update stage where SMARTSOURCING LIMITED was selected as the supplier with an active award dated 16 April 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in services that enhance social value. Although the procurement method was selective, businesses aligned with framework agreements and capable of offering specialised services stand to benefit significantly. With a total contract value reaching up to £144,900 GBP, this offers a meaningful platform for suppliers to engage with the public sector across a vast geographical area. Companies focusing on innovative social support solutions, particularly those familiar with government frameworks and compliance, would be well-suited to engage in future opportunities similar to this procurement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Social Value Development Support

Notice Description

Provision of Social Value Development Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e4fb6f6-d3eb-4133-b3f0-2d323b99652f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e13297-f1e6-440d-90a3-30639af14f8d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTSOURCING

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