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Contract for the Provision of a Phase two diagnostic for the Connect and Prevent Programme

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of phase two diagnostics under the Connect and Prevent Programme to Newton Consulting Limited. This award, part of the Business and management consultancy services industry, falls under the category of complex and transformation services, with a focus on consultancy. The procurement follows a selective method, specifically a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 3. The buying organisation is situated in Hertford, England, and the consultancy services will be provided in the East of England, United Kingdom. The contract spans from 30th June 2025 to 31st October 2025, with a contract value of £375,000 excluding VAT. The award date for this contract was 28th May 2025.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the consultancy industry, particularly those specialising in complex transformation services. The procurement is conducive for SMEs due to its suitability criteria which encourages their participation. Given the procurement method involves a framework agreement, businesses already part of relevant frameworks stand in a favourable position. Companies with expertise in business and management consultancy, especially those looking to expand in the East of England, will find the contract lucrative for boosting their industry presence and growth. A strategic approach and familiarity with government procurement frameworks can significantly enhance competitiveness in such selective tenders.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of a Phase two diagnostic for the Connect and Prevent Programme

Notice Description

Awarded Contract - the contract has been awarded to Newton Consulting Limited under CCS Framework RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 3 - Complex & Transformation. The contract value stated above is excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af3197a8-23b6-4928-89d2-43695d8c0af1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b15ec1-fbb2-483a-a0ed-5fbe76229060
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8XR
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWTON CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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