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Consultancy Support for Regional Challenge Conversation 25-26

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2025 at 08:30

Award Notice
Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 10:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council, on behalf of the East Midlands Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, has completed the procurement process for "Consultancy Support for Regional Challenge Conversation 25-26". This tender fell under the industry category of health and social work services with additional classifications in business and management consultancy. It was conducted in the East Midlands, UK, and went through an open procedure. Key dates included the tender's publication on 6th August 2025, closure for submissions on 27th August 2025, and the awarding on 18th September 2025. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026, with a value of up to £36,000 including VAT.

This tender presented opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) which were deemed suitable for this process. The awarded supplier, Tricordant Ltd, exemplifies the type of business capable of meeting the demands of such consultancy contracts. Companies specialising in health and social work services, and those offering consultancy in business management, could find similar opportunities beneficial in expanding their portfolios and enhancing their expertise in public sector consulting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Support for Regional Challenge Conversation 25-26

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council on behalf of East Midlands Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) are seeking an experienced consultant to deliver a series of Challenge Conversations with each of the regional directors. It is anticipated that the Challenge Conversations will commence in October 2025 and be completed by March 26. For full details please refer to the specification. The estimated maximum contract value is PS30,000 (excluding VAT) and PS36,000 (including VAT). Please full details please access the quote documents by following the link.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acd93ea5-52e6-4d18-b4eb-5fd2c217bc48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5990ea63-8ba9-4566-92dd-b8744af3ff03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,975 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jennifer Rosenbaum
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@nottscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1159772830

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRICORDANT

Further Information

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