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HCC 07/25 Quotation for third party contract spend review

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "HCC 07/25 Quotation for third party contract spend review." This process was classified under the services industry category and aimed at reviewing third-party contract spending. The procurement, held in Stevenage, United Kingdom, progressed under a limited method of competition, which suggests a below-threshold procurement process. The tender was issued based on legal standards detailed in UK legislation 2023/54, with significant dates including the start of the contract on 15th September 2025 and its expected conclusion on 31st December 2025. The award was officially signed on 11th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for large consultancy firms specialising in contract administration services. The contract was awarded to 31ten Consulting Limited, highlighting the opportunity for businesses capable of conducting comprehensive spend reviews and providing strategic financial recommendations to local government bodies. Companies experienced in negotiating and achieving savings in public sector contracts will find similar tenders advantageous for portfolio expansion. With the contract split into two phases—analysis and presentation, followed by negotiation—businesses can demonstrate their value in both strategic analytics and business negotiations, potentially influencing future procurements within the sub-central government sector.

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Notice Title

HCC 07/25 Quotation for third party contract spend review

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council sought quotations for the provision of third party contract spend review. This is an award notice and this opportunity has now closed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063589-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,499 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

31TEN CONSULTING

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