Award

Consultancy for Leisure and Wellbeing Services in Cannock Chase District

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

08 May 2025 at 12:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Staffordshire County Council for a consultancy service focussing on leisure and wellbeing services within the Cannock Chase District. The project falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services (CPV 79400000) and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract, titled "Consultancy for Leisure and Wellbeing Services in Cannock Chase District," utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage was at the award phase as of 8 May 2025. The tendering period concluded on 31 January 2025, and the contract period runs from 3 March 2025 to 31 December 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £86,290, was given to The Sport, Leisure and Culture Consultancy Limited, with the award being active from 28 April 2025.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises), as the procurement process highlights suitability for such entities. Businesses in the consultancy field, particularly those specialising in leisure and wellbeing services, can benefit from exploring this market in public sector engagement. The tender involves developing procurement strategies, evaluating tenders, and participating in negotiation meetings, which are key competencies for businesses skilled in comprehensive project management and stakeholder engagement. The contract includes mobilising support for leisure services, promising considerable business growth potential through sustained collaboration with Staffordshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy for Leisure and Wellbeing Services in Cannock Chase District

Notice Description

Consultant support to provide advice on engaging with the leisure operator market prior to developing a procurement strategy for leisure services Advice and support to develop a procurement strategy including engagement with key stakeholders and reports for Council governance processes. Drafting Supplier Selection Questionnaire, Invitation to Tender (initial and revised, if required), outcome-based Services Specification, (informed by a services specification workshop), input into a Risk Allocation matrix, input into requirements for Procurement Data Room and Contract Notice. Provide support and guidance for: - a market interest day to showcase the Council's leisure services included in the contract. - throughout the Supplier Selection questionnaire and evaluation stages. - during invitation to submit initial tender stage. - in negotiation meetings with bidders. - And participate in the Council's tender evaluation panel. Provision of leisure contract mobilisation support. Providing advice where necessary on unforeseen issues, project management and project meetings throughout the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2cdc9ea-df1f-4c1e-badf-8e7f27a64938
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f093f19-fac7-4ab9-a02f-33eaf65fd694
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, VCSE
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
£86,290 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,290 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Kendall
Contact Email
laura.kendall@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01785854656

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SPORT, LEISURE AND CULTURE CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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