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HR & Employee Relations Consultancy Services

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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13 Dec 2024 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has completed the procurement process for "HR & Employee Relations Consultancy Services" in the Human Resources Management Consultancy Services industry category. The awarded contract, valued at £300,000, is set to support the ICO and will be delivered in the North West of the United Kingdom. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement and has concluded its awarding stage with key dates including the tender period ending on 5th January 2024 and the contract period spanning from 26th November 2024 to 25th November 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in HR and employee relations consultancy, especially those looking to expand their influence in the public sector. Given the project's scale and requirements, it is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that possess expertise in human resources management and have the capability to meet the tailored needs of the ICO will find this contract highly beneficial for their business growth and market presence. The contract was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

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Notice Title

HR & Employee Relations Consultancy Services

Notice Description

HR and Employee Relations consultancy services to support the ICO.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94d5ecb5-1790-4b2e-a559-48ba8eb6e668
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a9b674-cd49-48fa-a815-5559e92e3e54
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Nov 2024 - 25 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ico.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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