Tender

AT1460 Strategic Commissioning & Contract Management Project

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 12:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 11:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is actively seeking a delivery partner for its AT1460 Strategic Commissioning & Contract Management Project. This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category, aimed at transforming and enhancing the council's commissioning and contract management capabilities. The project location is in Luton, United Kingdom, specifically within the UKH21 region. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, having commenced on 7th April 2026, with the tender period ending on 5th May 2026. The procurement method is open competition and involves a contract worth a gross sum of £144,000 GBP. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 29th April 2026, and the project execution is scheduled to start on 1st June 2026, concluding by 31st May 2027.

This tender offers a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly in commissioning, contract management, and organisational development. Enterprises that can demonstrate experience in enhancing social value and improving community outcomes will find this project appealing, as it aligns with Luton Council's objectives. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. The contract provides a chance for businesses to collaborate closely with the council and influence the community by embedding sustainable changes that deliver economic, social, and environmental benefits, thus fostering long-term business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1460 Strategic Commissioning & Contract Management Project

Notice Description

Luton council is embarking on a major strategic commissioning transformation journey. We want to improve performance and maximise value through a more consistent, integrated and outcomes-focused approach to commissioning and contract management and generate savings. We are seeking a delivery partner who can work at pace alongside a cross council team to design and implement a coherent, high quality, and sustainable end to end model for strategic commissioning and contract management. This model will enhance financial sustainability, strengthen organisational capability, embed social value, and drive improved outcomes for residents. The programme will reinforce the council's full commissioning and contract management lifecycle, ensuring social value commitments are consistently incorporated, monitored, and enforced from commissioning through to contract delivery.

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/031464-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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