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Strategic Development Advisor

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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04 Jul 2025 at 15:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council recently concluded the procurement process for the appointment of a Strategic Development Advisor to provide expert guidance on Southampton Renaissance projects. This contract, awarded through a limited procurement method via the bloom framework, specifically involved a mini competition with five providers. Bloom Procurement Services secured the award on 18th June 2025, with the process officially completed on 4th July 2025. The contract is active and focuses on project management consultancy services within the region UKJ32, including options for extension up to 24 months, reflecting flexibility in its contractual terms.

This project presents significant opportunities for large businesses with expertise in project management consultancy, particularly those experienced in strategic development within regional or local authority settings. With a contract value of £305,990, the contract offers considerable scope for businesses to showcase their capacity for delivering expert technical advice and direction. Companies that are adept at operating in competitive tender scenarios and can provide innovative solutions for complex governmental projects will find this contract especially suited to their growth objectives. The use of a mini competition in the procurement process highlights the demand for not just competitive pricing but also substantive value propositions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Development Advisor

Notice Description

Appointment of a Strategic Development Advisor to support with technical advice and direction on the delivery of Southampton Renaissance projects.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Appointment of a Strategic Development Advisor to support with technical advice and direction on the delivery of Southampton Renaissance projects. Completed via a mini competition through the bloom framework

Options: periods upto 24 months

Procurement Information

Appointment of a Strategic Development Advisor to support with technical advice and direction on the delivery of Southampton Renaissance projects. - awarded completed to bloom procurement services limited via nepro3 following a mini competition which involved 5 providers. following evaluation and moderation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055974
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037564-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£305,990 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jason Barrett
Contact Email
jason.barrett@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

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