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Consultancy services - set up of SE regional care cooperative

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Jun 2025 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for consultancy services related to the operational set-up of the South East Regional Care Cooperative. This contract falls under the services category specifically targeting business and management consultancy, and the procurement method used was limited competition, indicating a below-threshold procedure. The procurement stage reached completion with the contract signing on 16 March 2025, and the consultancy services will continue until 16 March 2026. The opportunity was designated for a public sector organisational enhancement within the South East region, centering its operations in Chichester, United Kingdom.

This consulting contract opens avenues for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in business and management consultancy services. Large enterprises like Positively Resourceful Ltd, which secured the contract, demonstrate suitability through their capacity to manage significant operational projects and transform public services. Such contracts offer substantial opportunities for consultancy firms aiming to expand their market reach and contribute to regional development in sectors involving care cooperatives. Businesses with expertise in public sector dynamics and strategic operational enhancements will find this type of procurement highly beneficial for growth and industry influence.

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Notice Title

Consultancy services - set up of SE regional care cooperative

Notice Description

contract for the provision of consultancy services for the operational set up of the South East Regional Care Cooperative

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054414
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030439-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POSITIVELY RESOURCEFUL

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