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10 year plan for Barbican Centre

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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11 Aug 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London pertains to the development and delivery of a 10-year strategic plan for the Barbican Centre. This contract falls under the business development consultancy services category and is located in the City of London. The procurement stage is at the completion stage, with the contract active from 1st July 2025 to 1st June 2026, signed on 22nd May 2025. The procurement method was direct, specifically below threshold and without competition, and the total contract value is £117,660 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business development consultancy services. Large-scale enterprises, such as Achates Philanthropy Ltd, who have been awarded the contract, are well-positioned due to their capacity to handle extensive strategic planning and execution projects. Companies seeking to expand their consultancy portfolio in collaboration with public sector clients could gain notable experience and industry standing by engaging in similar procurements. Additionally, working with prestigious organisations like the City of London offers enhanced visibility and credibility for firms in this sector.

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Notice Title

10 year plan for Barbican Centre

Notice Description

Achates will support the Barbican in the development and delivery of its 10-year strategic plan

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058523
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047631-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2026 6-12 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
ajibola.akingbade@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

ACHATES PHILANTHROPY

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