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Provision of SME Consultancy Services

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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29 Dec 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom. They have completed the procurement stage for the provision of SME Consultancy Services under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement process was below the threshold and involved specialist SME services in the category of services, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, as well as architectural, construction, engineering, and research and development services. The contract was awarded on 1st December 2025 to Blackford Stroud Consultants Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Surbiton, UK, and was signed on the same date. The value of the contract is GBP 49,000 (excluding VAT), with a gross amount of GBP 58,800.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in consultancy services, particularly those involved in research, engineering, and development. Large consultancy firms with expertise in SME services and capability in handling precision equipment or construction-related services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The collaborative involvement can enhance business profiles, diversify service offerings, and strengthen industry connections, driving innovation and excellence in delivering consultancy solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of SME Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Consultancy Services - Specialist SME Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086235-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etenders@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKFORD STROUD CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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