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North Northamptonshire Council - Consultancy services to support LEVI procurement

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

16 May 2025 at 10:46

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05 Feb 2025 at 14:08

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04 Feb 2025 at 12:33

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31 Jan 2025 at 12:51

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29 Jan 2025 at 17:34

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20 Jan 2025 at 14:55

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20 Jan 2025 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council undertook a procurement process to secure consultancy services that would support the evaluation of tenders for the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) initiative. The procurement falls under the Electric Vehicles industry category, with additional classifications such as installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment, and procurement consultancy services. Located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, the procurement process followed an open procedure below the threshold, beginning with a tender invitation on 6 January 2025 and concluding with an award on 16 May 2025. The contract, valued at £35,000, was awarded to Urban Foresight Limited, a small or medium enterprise (SME), with the contract period running from 10 March to 28 November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and electric vehicle infrastructure. Firms equipped with expertise in project management, procurement consultancy, and support services for road transport are well-suited to participate. The process was open to SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), creating accessible opportunities for businesses looking to engage with public sector projects aimed at enhancing sustainable transportation infrastructure. The competitive nature of the tender encourages innovation and efficiency, fostering growth and development in the consultancy and electric vehicle sectors.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - Consultancy services to support LEVI procurement

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as "the Council") invites quotations for the supply of technical consultancy expertise to support the evaluation of tenders and provide advice to the Council regarding the North Northamptonshire Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9295f31c-ea48-4d2c-9a9d-aab29bb0e4f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7536b318-f854-4af2-9577-1cb6f038fe40
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

51 - Installation services (except software)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

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

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


CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment

63712000 - Support services for road transport

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 28 Nov 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
North Northamptonshire Procurement Team
Contact Email
ev@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 126 3000

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

URBAN FORESIGHT

Further Information

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