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Birnbeck Business Case review

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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28 May 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is managed by North Somerset Council, a public authority under the sub-central government classification. The contract titled "Birnbeck Business Case review" involves a green book style examination of the business case for the long-term operation of Birnbeck Pier. The industry category for this tender is services, with an emphasis on business analysis consultancy services. The opportunity is located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, UK, under the region code UKK12. The procurement was completed using a limited method, specifically targeting below threshold competitions. The process has advanced to the award stage as of 28th May 2025, with key execution dates spanning from 13th May to 31st July 2025.

This contract represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those adept in business analysis. SMEs, with the capacity to deliver strategic insights and detailed evaluations of business cases, are well-positioned to benefit from contracts like this. The procurement, awarded to Amion, a Liverpool-based SME, underscores the potential for growth for similar small to medium enterprises within the sector. Engaging with such public procurement projects can aid businesses in expanding their portfolios and showcasing their capabilities in delivering crucial public sector evaluations.

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Notice Title

Birnbeck Business Case review

Notice Description

To undertake a green book style exercise on the business case for the long-term operation of Birnbeck Pier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05280f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028151-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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