Planning

AT1460 Strategic Commissioning & Contract Management Project

LUTON COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 11:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is currently in the planning stage of its "AT1460 Strategic Commissioning & Contract Management Project." This procurement is classified under business and management consultancy services and is set to take place in the region of UKH21, United Kingdom. The Council aims to transform its strategic commissioning and contract management processes to enhance integration and add economic, environmental, and social value. An online "Meet The Buyer" event via MS Teams is scheduled for 19 November 2025, allowing interested parties to understand the opportunity better and engage with the buying authority. Parties must register by 5:00 pm on 18 November 2025. The total project value is set at £220,800, and a formal notice is expected to be published on 8 December 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in consultancy services related to strategic commissioning, contract management, organisational development, and social value to expand their portfolio. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project seeks a delivery partner capable of driving efficiencies and improving performance outcomes for the community in Luton. Engaging in this project would allow a business to demonstrate its capability in managing complex, value-driven projects while contributing to meaningful local transformations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1460 Strategic Commissioning & Contract Management Project

Notice Description

Strategic Commissioning & Contract Management Project Luton Council is embarking on a transformation project to generate savings through strategic commissioning & Contract Management to maximise integration and value. The council requires a single or consistent approach to strategic commissioning and contract management that enables maximisation of economic, environmental and social value to make sustainable change. To achieve this, the council seeks to appoint a delivery partner with expertise in commissioning, contract management, organisational development and social value to secure greater financial benefits, deliver efficiencies, improve performance and achieve improved outcomes for Luton's communities.

Planning Information

Luton Council will be hosting Meet The Buyer event, online via MS Teams on Wednesday19 November 2025 at 10:00am, so interested parties can find out more about the opportunity and ask relevant questions. If you would like to attend this even, please register your interest by sending an email to Kasia.Kosciuszko@luton.gov.uk no later than Tuesday 18 November 2025, 5:00pm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e142
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073895-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£184,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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