Mapping and Categorisation Exercise: The Codes of Conduct Landscape in Public Sector Authorities

CABINET OFFICE

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02 Jun 2026 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Cabinet Office, which has awarded a contract to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd for the project titled "Mapping and Categorisation Exercise: The Codes of Conduct Landscape in Public Sector Authorities". The contract is valued at £75,790 and belongs to the miscellaneous business and business-related services category. The exercise aims to map and categorise Codes of Conduct across public sector authorities under the Public Office (Accountability) Bill. The procurement was conducted through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 28th May 2026, with the work having commenced on 27th April 2026 and set to conclude by 26th July 2026. The location for delivering this service is centred around Newcastle upon Tyne (NE1 2DS).

The tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it highlights suitability for such entities to engage in governmental contracts, especially those capable of providing consultancy and mapping services. Businesses adept in offering strategic consultancy, research, and categorisation services within the public sector domain would find this project well-aligned with their expertise. This contract not only represents a chance to work closely with governmental bodies but also showcases potential for repeat business through framework agreements, paving the way for substantial business growth in public sector consultancy.

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Notice Title

Mapping and Categorisation Exercise: The Codes of Conduct Landscape in Public Sector Authorities

Notice Description

UCL Consultants Ltd have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Limited on behalf of Cabinet Office to to undertake a comprehensive mapping and categorisation exercise of Codes of Conduct across all Public Authorities defined under Chapter Two of Part Two of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill. This would map and categorise the public sector capturing all Public Authorities to which the Bill applies. This would be to help determine an approach to this work, specifically how to tackle producing guidance that covers all sectors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4d545bf-1a78-4384-9c0b-4b5d68110ae6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e4901a-b6d2-4c9b-81b6-62a456797a5b
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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,790 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,790 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Jul 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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