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Employee Listening Partner

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CLEVELAND

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22 Jul 2026 at 09:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Cleveland has concluded its procurement process by awarding a contract for an "Employee Listening Partner" as of 20th July 2026. This initiative falls within the business and management consultancy services category, with the service expected to commence on 1st August 2026 and run until 31st July 2030. The procurement was conducted using a "Below Threshold Direct Award" method, indicating a more streamlined process without competitive bidding due to specific conditions or needs. The contract is valued at £112,000 and will be executed in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity mainly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier, Mi-Say Limited, to provide consultancy services in creating a responsive workplace environment. The contract's initial 12-month period, with options for three additional annual extensions, offers long-term engagement possibilities. Businesses experienced in strategic human resource management and possessing regional familiarity, particularly those focused on employee engagement and consultancy services, stand to benefit significantly from opportunities of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employee Listening Partner

Notice Description

Below threshold direct award for an Employee Listening Partner Initial 12 month contract with 3 x 12 month optional extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7a6a674-321d-4bbc-a4b8-d2bc9d694d2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3963cef8-96b6-43f8-8ec6-2b9b05ee3abb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Below Threshold 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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
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
POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CLEVELAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS5 7YZ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Ladgate
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MI-SAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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