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Strategic Review of the Target Operating Model for the Lord Mayor's Show

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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Award

16 Oct 2025 at 10:28

Tender

10 Jun 2025 at 18:14

Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation has completed the procurement process for a strategic review of the target operating model for the Lord Mayor’s Show, a project within the services category. With procurement commencing in June 2025 and concluding by October 16th, the tender aimed to optimise governance and delivery structures, reviewing management options either within the City of London Corporation or with Lord Mayor's Show Limited. The contract, valued at £54,600 gross, spanned three months and focused on evaluating financial sustainability and operational effectiveness. The process, initiated through open competition, was conducted electronically via the City of London Corporation's sourcing and contracts portal, with submissions due by July 8th, 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for consultancies skilled in financial management, business development, and research consultancy services. Ideal candidates for future similar tenders would be those proficient in strategic alignment and governance optimisation, particularly SMEs looking to expand their footprint within public sector engagements. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive options appraisals and aligning their expertise with the strategic objectives of public bodies, such as the City of London, will find rewarding business potential through such contracts.

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Notice Title

Strategic Review of the Target Operating Model for the Lord Mayor's Show

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation (the City) invites Tenders for the provision of Strategic Review of the Target Operating Model for the Lord Mayor's Show. The City invites suitably qualified consultants to submit proposals to undertake a strategic review of the target operating model for the Lord Mayor's Show (LMS). The review will assess the optimal governance and delivery structure, considering whether the LMS should be managed in-house within CoLC or embedded within Lord Mayor's Show Limited (LMS Ltd). The primary output of this engagement will be an Options Appraisal Report, including a recommended option based on key evaluation criteria such as financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, governance, and strategic alignment with CoLC objectives. The duration of the contract is 3 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054651
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065846-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 8 Dec 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cityproc.operations@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OAKLIN

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