Planning

Professional Services - Dynamic Market

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 14:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the West of England Combined Authority is in the planning stage for the "Professional Services - Dynamic Market" project. This initiative focuses on consultancy services in business analysis and research and development, falling under the services category. Located in the UKK1 region of the United Kingdom, the anticipated contract period is from 1st August 2025 to 1st August 2029. Interested parties should note that an initial notice is scheduled for publication on 1st July 2025. The procurement follows the legal framework specified under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in consultancy services. Companies equipped with expertise in business analysis and research and development consultancy will find this dynamic market especially beneficial. The long contract period offers a stable engagement, appealing to both emerging firms looking to establish a foothold and established companies aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The procurement method seeks to foster a diverse and competitive environment conducive to innovative service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Services - Dynamic Market

Notice Description

The MCA is interested in creating a dynamic market focusing on consultancy of Professional Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0523d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026741-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6LS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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