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Award

02 Jul 2026 at 07:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the HR Support Consultancy, classified under the Human Resources Management Consultancy Services (CPV: 79414000), was conducted by the Police Digital Service based in London, England. This contract, with a value of £30,000, involved a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process has been completed, and the award stage was finalised on 2nd July 2026, following a tender period that concluded on 12th June 2026. The service contract is set to run from 15th June 2026 to 31st March 2027, providing opportunities for human resources expertise within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in HR consultancy services. With the contract awarded to Osborne Thomas Ltd., it demonstrates the demand for specialised human resources advisory services that can address organisational needs within the policing sector. Suitable candidates for similar opportunities would include companies equipped with experience in HR management and those capable of delivering strategic advisory services. This highlights a favourable landscape for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

HR Support Consultancy

Notice Description

HR Consultancy Advisory Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a94a101-e2b4-458f-bcd6-19800c8a1d40
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Cheap
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OSBORNE THOMAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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