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Procurement Target Operating Model

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2025 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Procurement Target Operating Model," aimed at acquiring consultancy services to support the design and implementation of an effective procurement model. This contract, classified under procurement consultancy services, was carried out in the stage of award and is valued at £34,000. The tender process commenced with the tender period ending on 30th September 2025, and the contract was awarded on 1st October 2025 to V4 Services Limited. The contract is scheduled to run from 2nd October 2025 until 30th November 2025, focusing on delivery within England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability criteria. The nature of the consultancy services aligns well with businesses specialising in procurement strategy and operational efficiency. Businesses focused on consultancy in the procurement sector, particularly those experienced in public sector projects or with a proven track record of improving operating models, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. SMEs stand to benefit significantly from engaging in projects of this scope, providing expertise and driving business growth through strategic public sector collaboration.

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Notice Title

Procurement Target Operating Model

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services to support the design and implementation of a fit-for-purpose procurement target operating model ESPO framework 664_25 Consultancy Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92dee804-4a3e-444b-86e9-d4dd29f012d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02cbb455-aa03-49a2-8be9-0c8cce6adc29
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Holly Golden
Contact Email
holly.golden@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
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
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

V4 SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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