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Contract for the Provision of Consultancy for Category Strategy Upgrades

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED

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16 Jul 2025 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED has completed a procurement process titled "Contract for the Provision of Consultancy for Category Strategy Upgrades," which falls under the procurement consultancy services sector. The contract, valued at £165,275, was awarded following a direct procurement method, described as a single tender action below the threshold, indicating a non-competitive approach. Future Purchasing Consulting Limited was selected as the supplier, and the award status was confirmed as active on 17th April 2025. The contract period extends from 17th April 2025 to 31st May 2025, and the services will be delivered in England, United Kingdom, under the overarching category of services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy services, particularly those with existing expertise in category management development. Companies that are classified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to engage with opportunities like this, given the focused procurement strategy. The direct procurement method may indicate a streamlined process favouring businesses with a solid track record of delivering specialised services efficiently. Understanding and leveraging opportunities arising within the public sector's strategic procurement initiatives can effectively drive business growth and potential diversification of service offerings.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Consultancy for Category Strategy Upgrades

Notice Description

CONTRACT AWARD Specialist consultancy services to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the current approach to category management and support development of future strategies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8550923-067a-4826-a89d-986028089b05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fa05f41-6f8d-43b4-a23b-5a85a4ece697
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,275 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,275 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 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
BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JS
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
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUTURE PURCHASING CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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