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FEW1531 - Unit4 Cloud Project Management

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "FEW1531 - Unit4 Cloud Project Management" is overseen by Leicester City Council, a public authority representing sub-central government within the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the 'services' industry category, involves project management consultancy services, specifically focusing on Unit4 Cloud Project Management. The contract, which commenced on 13th June 2025, is set to conclude on 12th June 2026. It also includes options to extend for an additional six months if necessary. Although the tender process is now complete, having been awarded to Paul Lavery Consulting Services Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Altrincham, it was initially initiated using a direct procurement method below threshold, without open competition.

This tender could present significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs specialising in cloud-based project management consultancy and related services. Organisations with capabilities in providing technological and management solutions to enhance municipal efficiency could benefit from similar contracts in the future. The procurement method employed suggests an opportunity for smaller firms to actively engage with public sector authorities that may prefer more direct and expedient collaboration over competitive bidding processes. Businesses located within the UK, particularly those with expertise in cloud services and regional knowledge, would be well-positioned to compete in this type of tender.

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Notice Title

FEW1531 - Unit4 Cloud Project Management

Notice Description

FEW1531 - Unit4 Cloud Project Management Project Management Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ad1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023413-2026
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£156,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 12 Jun 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAUL LAVERY CONSULTING SERVICES

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