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LUF Programme & Project Management Support

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2024 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

North Somerset Council has recently completed the procurement stage for a contract titled "LUF Programme & Project Management Support," aimed at managing the Levelling Up Fund (LUF) programme. This project falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services and is valued at £259,896. The contract has been directly awarded to Inner Circle Consulting, a large-scale consulting firm. The contract period is set to begin on 1st August 2024 and will run until 31st December 2025, focusing on various aspects like delivery, monitoring, reporting, budgeting, procurement, and contract management across England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancies specialising in project management, particularly those with experience or interest in large-scale public projects. Businesses that can offer robust programme and project management services will find this contract ideal for business growth. The direct award method provides an insight into the potential for ongoing collaboration with North Somerset Council, especially for large consultancy firms capable of managing extensive public fund programmes. Additionally, the contract’s extended timeline allows for substantial engagement and long-term planning, making it a lucrative opportunity for qualified organisations.

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Notice Title

LUF Programme & Project Management Support

Notice Description

Levelling Up Fund (LUF) Programme and Project Management, to support delivery of the LUF fund, monitoring, reporting, budgets, procurement and contract management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0d3ae0b-4c46-4c06-95be-4955b913488d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e89dcef-4de1-47db-9d97-fe0941aa66cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£259,896 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£259,896 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CLEVEDON
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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