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SNN SME / Consultant

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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30 Dec 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council, a public authority within the sub-central government sector, has conducted a procurement process titled "SNN SME / Consultant." The aim was to address the backlog of outstanding requests in the SNN Service and assist in shaping its future state. This process falls under the services industry category, specifically involving street signs and research and development consultancy services. Located in Portsmouth, UK, the procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract concluded on 27th August 2025. The procurement method was "Below threshold - unknown," and the contract, valued at £33,000, spans from August to November 2025, with the potential for renewal up to February 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in research, development, and consultancy services, especially those involved in street signage and service-related consultancy. The successful supplier in this instance, GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED, a large-scale entity based in London, demonstrates the opportunity for comparably sized firms with expertise in these sectors. Businesses looking to grow in these areas should consider similar future tenders from Portsmouth City Council, as they provide a platform for substantial service delivery and strategic development involvement. Such opportunities are ideal for organisations seeking to expand their consultancy services and geographical footprint within the UK.

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Notice Title

SNN SME / Consultant

Notice Description

SNN Service outstanding requests backlog Assistance in shaping SNN Service future state

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086393-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

34992300 - Street signs

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
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2025 - 21 Nov 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2AL
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAVITAS RECRUITMENT GROUP

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