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Commercial Transformation Support for "Procurement Reimagining - Phase 1

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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03 Sep 2025 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Commercial Transformation Support for 'Procurement Reimagining - Phase 1'" is conducted by Birmingham City Council under the industry category of General Management Consultancy Services (CPV: 79411000). This exercise aims to support the Future Target Operating Model for procurement and related services. The contract is located in the West Midlands, UK, and was awarded as a call-off from the YPO Managing Consultancy and Professional Services Framework. The procurement's value is £47,116, and the award process, now complete, transitioned from the tender phase on 15th August 2025 to contract starting on 18th August 2025 and ending on 17th November 2025. Selective procurement was utilised in this process, suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the management consultancy services sector, particularly SMEs looking to solidify their presence in the market or expand their portfolio in government contracts. The structured nature of this procurement, falling under a framework agreement, allows businesses with specialised experience in public sector consultancy to compete effectively. Companies with capabilities in procurement transformation, supplier relationship management, and contract management will find this project aligned with their expertise and can leverage it to forge strong ties with the Birmingham City Council and beyond.

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Notice Title

Commercial Transformation Support for "Procurement Reimagining - Phase 1

Notice Description

Procurement activity to support the Future Target Operating Model (FTOM) for Procurement, Contract Management, Commissioning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Commercial Traded Services. This is a call off under YPO Managing Consultancy and Professional Services Framework Agreement (1141)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa04a494-8eb6-4e41-a2b5-8bad4e46256d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98dff1ad-1251-4b0c-81bd-f5613ab12b68
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

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,116 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,116 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2025 - 17 Nov 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
Not specified
Contact Email
e-tendering@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7WB
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
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED TALENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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