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P2212_2025 Provision of Commercial Support

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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17 Jun 2025 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process titled "P2212_2025 Provision of Commercial Support," which focuses on providing business services such as consulting and marketing within the industry category of business services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender was a direct award from the ESPO Management Consultancy Framework 664/21 under Lot 8e - Housing and Housing Support, employing a selective procurement method. The tender period concluded on 22nd November 2024, and the contract is set to run from 1st January 2025 to 30th April 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £66,560, was officially published on 17th June 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and social enterprises, since the contract was awarded to Ark Consultancy Ltd. The demand for commercial support aligned with housing management strategies highlights a vibrant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, law, marketing, and security services. Companies with expertise in these areas and those situated in or near the West Midlands would be well-suited to similar opportunities that may arise in the future. The tender's selective method suggests a preference for businesses with niche expertise and capability to integrate effectively within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Title

P2212_2025 Provision of Commercial Support

Notice Description

The Council requires commercial support to ensure delivery of the activities described within the HRA Business Plan and the Asset Management Strategy. This was a direct award from the ESPO Management Consultancy Framework 664/21 via Lot 8e - Housing and Housing Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2655eae-c508-47dc-91d1-534011f148c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/732c9ebc-6e09-4cda-b09d-e6a1ff06ded4
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,560 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARK CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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