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WHLG Quality Assurance checks

SEFTON COUNCIL

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26 Jan 2026 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Bootle, UK, conducted a procurement process titled "WHLG Quality Assurance checks" under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement stage is complete, as indicated in an award dated 26 January 2026. This contract, awarded to Arcus Consulting LLP, involves quality assurance checks on completed works and associated paperwork. The contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with an awarded value of GBP 41,870.40 gross. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold, with no competition required.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in quality assurance services within the architectural and engineering sectors to observe the processes employed by Sefton Council. Companies similar in scale to Arcus Consulting LLP, which is a small to medium-sized enterprise, may find themselves well-suited for such contracts in the future. Organisations offering services in quality checks and document assessments can gain insights into procuring similar government contracts and exploring avenues for business growth by meeting the specific service requirements of sub-central government initiatives like this.

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Notice Title

WHLG Quality Assurance checks

Notice Description

Quality assurance checks on works completed and associated paperwork required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ec4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006737-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,892 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joanna Bodziany
Contact Email
joanna.bodziany@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519344068

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCUS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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