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HBC LGR Evidence Base HEX2601

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Jun 2025 at 13:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hastings Borough Council has recently completed a procurement process titled "HBC LGR Evidence Base HEX2601," focusing on research consultancy services to support the council's Local Government Reorganisation options. The buying organisation, Hastings Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority located in the Hastings region of the United Kingdom, engaged in this direct procurement process. The contract was awarded to LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS LLP, based in London, and entails the collation of an evidence base. The procurement method utilised was below threshold without competition, with key dates including the contract signing on 3rd June 2025 and its end date on 15th July 2025. The entire procurement process falls under the 'Award' stage, with the transaction being valued at £37,500 with gross amounting to £45,000.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations offering research consultancy services, as it emphasises specialised consultancy work within the public sector. Such opportunities often allow businesses to establish or strengthen their presence within governmental projects and frameworks. SMEs, like LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS LLP, which have the capability to provide targeted consultancy services, are well-positioned to pursue similar procurement opportunities, especially where contracts are brought forward through direct and efficient procurement processes without competition. Business growth can be fostered through gaining valuable public sector experience and establishing credentials in the UK Government's tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HBC LGR Evidence Base HEX2601

Notice Description

This is to carry out collating an evidence base to inform the Hastings Council's options for Local Government Reorganisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05501d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033752-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 15 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hastings.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HASTINGS
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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