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Procurement Re-imagining - Commercial Workforce Design - Statement of Work 5

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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14 Nov 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has completed the procurement process titled "Procurement Re-imagining - Commercial Workforce Design - Statement of Work 5," classified under General management consultancy services. This process, focused on transforming workforce design within the council's commercial framework, is set in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from the YPO Managing Consultancy and Professional Services Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £34,386, began on 27th October 2025 and will conclude by 23rd January 2026. The award was officially announced on 14th November 2025, with Reed Talent Solutions Ltd being selected as the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those experienced in organizational transformation and workforce planning. The procurement prioritised SMEs, opening doors for smaller firms to leverage their expertise in designing commercial operating models. Businesses with capabilities in creating job descriptions, role comparison, and staff consultation preparation would find this contract especially beneficial. Given the framework approach, organisations already positioned within similar frameworks can efficiently engage in such opportunities for growth and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Procurement Re-imagining - Commercial Workforce Design - Statement of Work 5

Notice Description

Transformation Support for "Procurement Reimagining" Workforce Design for first phase of delivery of the Council's Commercial and Procurement Future Target Operating Model - creating Job Descriptions, supporting Job Evaluation Panel, Undertake role comparison and conduct role matching process. Support preparation for Staff Consultation process This is a call off under YPO Managing Consultancy and Professional Services Framework Agreement (1141)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf25e784-82a9-4e38-b440-b7944811d712
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a93c8f4-0ac2-4203-967d-64a8b4dc2068
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

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,386 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,386 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 23 Jan 2026 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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED TALENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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