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Programme Management Support for Mobilisation of the HRMI26 Contracts

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is spearheaded by Birmingham City Council for the provision of programme management support related to the mobilisation of HRMI26 Contracts. The contract has been awarded under the call-off from the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Consultancy Services Framework, specifically from Lot 8e - Housing and Housing Support. The process belongs to the business services sector, covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The contract is set to operate from 1st February 2026 to 31st August 2026, targeting the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, indicating a selective tendering process appropriate for businesses fitting specific criteria. The award was finalised on 19th February 2026, valued at £165,000.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in programme management and stakeholder coordination across various sectors. Enterprises suited for such a bid include those within the business services domain, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The selective procurement method underscores a competitive environment where pre-qualified companies or consortiums can thrive, particularly if they possess expertise in housing and housing support services. Ark Consultancy Ltd, identified as an SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting successful entry points for similar entities. This tender can serve as a platform for business expansion within public sector engagements for qualifying firms across the West Midlands.

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Notice Title

Programme Management Support for Mobilisation of the HRMI26 Contracts

Notice Description

There is a need to ensure programme management support and co-ordination of all the relevant internal and external stakeholders across multiple workstreams to support the mobilisation of four contract areas. Called-off from the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Consultancy Services Framework 664_25 via Lot 8e - Housing and Housing Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2f1100a-3d12-4f25-90ba-75a8938783df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7100ded5-7ea4-435d-8279-7254a65c2c6b
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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
B1 1BB
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
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARK CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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