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COV - 24993 - frame work document to meet the CAA and other regulations

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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23 Dec 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process for a framework document to support the Council in meeting Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and other regulatory requirements. This procurement, tagged under services in the research and development consultancy industry category, was awarded to the Midlands Aerospace Alliance. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, falling below threshold without competition, and has a total value of £30,000, exclusive of VAT. The entire process took place in Coventry, located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, particularly those well-suited for providing frameworks and compliance-related guidance to public authorities. Organisations like Midlands Aerospace Alliance, classified as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), are ideal candidates as they possess the necessary expertise and regional presence to effectively meet the procurement needs. Other SMEs in related sectors may consider similar opportunities to expand their market reach and establish a footprint in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

COV - 24993 - frame work document to meet the CAA and other regulations

Notice Description

Creating a frame work document and supporting CCC in implementation to meet the CAA and other regulations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085647-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIDLANDS AEROSPACE ALLIANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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