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Commissioning Support : Procurement Support: Critical friend

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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03 Apr 2025 at 15:07

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Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for "Commissioning Support: Procurement Support: Critical friend," classified under recruitment services (CPV Code 79600000). The contract, valued at £50,000, will take place in South West United Kingdom. The procurement method utilized was a direct award, and the tender period ended on 28th February 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 30th June 2025. The award was made to Constellia Public Ltd, announced on 3rd April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to grow their market presence. The direct award method can facilitate swift engagement and allow for a streamlined procurement process, making it ideal for companies looking to expand within the public sector. Organisations with expertise in providing high-quality procurement support services, acting as a 'critical friend,' stand a good chance of thriving in this contract environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commissioning Support : Procurement Support: Critical friend

Notice Description

Commissioning Support : Procurement Support: Critical friend

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bdf22c79-874f-4be0-9283-a1c73dae5435
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5afd36-0021-4212-8b0d-f34c09201c9c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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