Award

Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of consultancy services regarding the Local Government Reorganisation

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

18 Jun 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

Epping Forest District Council has concluded a procurement process for appointing a supplier to provide consultancy services related to Local Government Reorganisation. Classified under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services (CPV 79410000), the contract was awarded in the Epping locality, specifically postcode CM16 4BZ, England. The process is already in the 'award' stage, having been completed as of 22nd April 2025. The procurement method used was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is £232,743, with a contract period from 1st May 2025 to 30th September 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in business and management consultancy. The process was suited for SMEs given the nature of the selection criteria. With Reed Talent Solutions Limited, a large enterprise, being the awarded supplier, smaller firms might focus on future partnerships or sub-contract opportunities within the framework agreement to leverage industry insights and experience for such assignments. The procurement approach utilised suggests that businesses familiar with framework agreements would be well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of consultancy services regarding the Local Government Reorganisation

Notice Description

Appointment of a Supplier for the provision of consultancy services regarding the Local Government Reorganisation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7a5d879-e3ee-46fd-9585-e888c4efe6bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9921281-a93a-4826-ae49-c471cac0122f
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£232,743 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£232,743 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 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
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED TALENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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