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Category Management Design and Implementation Partner

HS2

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10 Feb 2025 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

HS2 Ltd has awarded a contract for the design, development, and implementation of its Category Management operating model to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd. The contract falls under the procurement consultancy services industry category and spans numerous locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This contract period commenced on 7th February 2025 and is scheduled to be completed by 9th May 2025. The procurement process, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement on a selective basis, reached the award stage with an initial value of £215,200 GBP, finalising at £500,000 GBP.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in procurement consultancy services to collaborate with a major public infrastructure project such as HS2. Participation in high-profile contracts like this can not only provide immediate financial benefits but can also enhance a company's portfolio, demonstrating their capability to handle large-scale projects. This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in category management and procurement strategies, looking to expand within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Category Management Design and Implementation Partner

Notice Description

Contract to support the design development and implementation of HS2 Ltd's Category Management operating model. The contract has been awarded for a period of 3 to 6 months, with the contract expiring when all deliverables are complete.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94b60b64-57e7-496b-a4d4-9d3efc5d9244
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e8cc15-4cd1-4a30-aeb5-f3e58cbbf413
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£215,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 9 May 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
HS2
Contact Name
Georgia Davies-Scott
Contact Email
georgia.davies1@hs2.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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