Award

Implementation of a Central Buying Desk with associated Business Change support

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Jun 2025 at 09:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process, West Sussex County Council has completed the award stage for a tender titled "Implementation of a Central Buying Desk with associated Business Change support," classified under business development consultancy services. This tender, valued at £85,000, involves implementation within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 9th June 2025 and will conclude on 8th December 2025, following the award to HUMAN ENGINE LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The tender was executed via a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold, with the procurement stage now marked as complete.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs specialising in consultancy services related to business development and organisational change. Businesses with expertise in creating centralised operational frameworks or those aiming to enhance procurement efficiency would find the objectives of this project aligned with their competencies. The process highlights the value of direct engagement with local government authorities, offering visibility and potential expansion through effective service delivery in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Implementation of a Central Buying Desk with associated Business Change support

Notice Description

Implementation of a Central Buying Desk with associated Business Change support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8d93e6c-142b-486b-8c09-83e968a1ee75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779e5d53-6ced-4254-bc58-d4472b9d9acb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 8 Dec 2025 6-12 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Moore
Contact Email
andrew.moore@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 2222762

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUMAN ENGINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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