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People Consulting Services

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED

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17 Jun 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "People Consulting Services" was conducted by MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED, a public authority at the sub-central government level located in Macclesfield, United Kingdom. The industry category for this tender is services, specifically focused on Human Resources management consultancy. This procurement was completed under the "direct" method, classified as "below threshold - without competition". The stage of the procurement is in the "Award" phase, having been signed on 21st April 2025, with the contract active from 22nd April 2025 to 22nd August 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £60,000 with a gross total of £72,000, was designed to provide senior-level interim support to ensure leadership continuity during a transitional period. The tender did not employ a competitive process.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the Human Resources consultancy sphere. By engaging with such procurement processes, businesses can reinforce their market presence and gain strategic partnerships with notable public sector organisations. Although the procurement was concluded without competition, SMEs in similar niches can prepare for future opportunities where such specific expertise is solicited. Enterprises specialising in organisational leadership, strategic HR initiatives, and operational management are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders, offering potential business growth through public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

People Consulting Services

Notice Description

This contract provides interim senior-level support within the Human Resources function to ensure continuity of leadership and strategic oversight during a transitional period. The role includes responsibility for key HR initiatives, operational management and guidance to the wider HR team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054e60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032990-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 22 Aug 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
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@md.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MACCLESFIELD
Postcode
SK10 4ZF
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKUKORKU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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