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CBC-1445-T-LS Consultancy - Support Services Review

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2023 at 13:10

Tender

10 Oct 2022 at 19:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Bedfordshire Council has recently awarded a consultancy contract for support services review titled "CBC-1445-T-LS." The contract falls under the business analysis consultancy services category. The Council required the provider to assess and improve support functions efficiency, with a focus on creating savings and enhancing staff skills. The awarded supplier is Human Engine Limited. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the contract was signed on December 15, 2022, with a value of £148,950.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in business analysis and support services optimization. The contract aims to drive efficiency and save costs for the Central Bedfordshire Council, making it suitable for businesses looking to provide innovative solutions in support services management. The procurement process was transparent and competitive, encouraging the participation of a diverse range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Notice Title

CBC-1445-T-LS Consultancy - Support Services Review

Notice Description

The awarded provider is required to describe, review and identify our support services and where they are duplicated. Your review should consider how our support functions operate and assess whether they can be made more efficient. The Council requires the provider to set out a high-level (outline) plan of the changes and projects to reach out objectives by setting out a timeline to make the changes and the possible costs and benefits (a business case and project proposal/ investment report that sets out the case for change and how that change can be realised)including a recommended approach to change management, including communication with impacted staff and service users.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The awarded provider is required to describe, review and identify our support services and where they are duplicated. Your review should consider how our support functions operate and assess whether they can be made more efficient. We have significant savings target expectation associated with this work, and also want to ensure that we're making the best use of the knowledge and skills of colleagues across the Council; providing rewarding work and helping us to recruit and retain the best staff.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further twelve months based on the rates supplied by the bidder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03748b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002784-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
+44 3003005997
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003008000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICKSANDS
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUMAN ENGINE

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