Planning

Provision of Client Support Consultancy Services Framework

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Jun 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is in the planning phase for procuring consultancy services under the title "Provision of Client Support Consultancy Services Framework." This process falls within the services category, specifically targeting business and management consultancy and evaluation services. The procurement is linked to business opportunities in Chichester, United Kingdom. The planning phase commenced with early market engagement involving existing contractors, aimed at defining contract parameters under the NEC4 arrangement. A significant milestone includes the publication of a preliminary market engagement notice, dated 23rd June 2025. The anticipated communication for the future tender notice will occur by 19th July 2025, with the contract period set between 7th January 2026 and 6th January 2034.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in consultancy services across various disciplines including business management, evaluation, and highways consultancy. With an estimated contract value of £2.4 million, firms with capabilities in these consultancy areas are encouraged to participate. It offers an excellent platform for firms looking to expand their services within the public sector and build long-term collaboration with a sub-central governmental authority. The procurement method involves establishing a framework agreement, making it versatile for businesses to engage in an ongoing consultancy partnership.

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Notice Title

Provision of Client Support Consultancy Services Framework

Notice Description

Provision of Client Support Consultancy Services Framework for WSCC

Planning Information

Early Market Engagement was conducted with current contractors already on the Framework. A short questionnaire was used to understand preferred contract length and the NEC4 contract arrangement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034384-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nana Apawudza
Contact Email
nana.apawudza@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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