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Specialist Consultancy Support

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jul 2026 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Specialist Consultancy Support" was awarded by Hampshire County Council, based in Winchester, England. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on project management consultancy services, classified under CPV 72224000. The process was part of the RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) Lot 3 and was conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is complete, with an award dated 28th June 2026. The contract value is GBP 302,000, covering services from 8th June 2026 to 31st August 2026 in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP was the selected supplier.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those offering project management services. The use of a framework agreement indicates that the procurement process is streamlined for efficient engagement with qualified suppliers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could leverage such opportunities, given the tender's suitability for SMEs. Businesses operating in or targeting the South East region, with the ability to meet the specific requirements of a selective procurement process, would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Consultancy Support

Notice Description

Call off from RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) Lot 3, for Specialist Consultancy Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d3302dd-f74f-42ea-a393-11b075e67c39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1857047-8c92-4d3c-aef9-df8f9030569a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£302,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£302,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UD
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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