Award

PAN3389 - LMAG Voices of Leicester Evaluation Consultant

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Dec 2025 at 12:39

Tender

08 Sep 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the procurement process for the "PAN3389 - LMAG Voices of Leicester Evaluation Consultant", focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. The tender, which falls under the services category, was conducted as an open competition below the threshold and was marked by the final award being made to The Audience Agency. The location of the project delivery is Leicester, United Kingdom, in the UKF21 region. The entire procurement process, spanning from the invitation of quotations to the final award, was efficiently executed, with the contract being signed on 28th November 2025 and commencing on 1st December 2025. This procurement was aligned with the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring compliance with sub-central government regulations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering consultancy in research and development as it signifies a demand for external evaluation expertise, which can lead to further engagements with public authorities. Businesses that specialise in consultancy services, particularly those identified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would be ideally suited to compete in such tenders due to the open competition nature and the focus on quality and price in the award criteria. Engaging in this contract can facilitate business growth by building a strong portfolio within the public sector, increasing credibility and visibility in the industry, and potentially leading to extended contracts, as there is a possibility of renewal for an additional three-month period.

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Notice Title

PAN3389 - LMAG Voices of Leicester Evaluation Consultant

Notice Description

Leicester City Council ('the Council') invited Quotations for the provision of external Evaluation Consultant for the Council's capital project 'Voices of Leicester'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0595b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078467-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,806 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
JIgna Dhorajia
Contact Email
jigna.dhorajia@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0116 4541182

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE AUDIENCE AGENCY

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