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F4OR Consultancy Services Business Excellence Framework - Wales 3

ORE CATAPULT

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Summary of the contracting process

ORE Catapult, a public undertaking based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "F4OR Consultancy Services Business Excellence Framework - Wales 3". This tender falls under the services category and entails the delivery of "business excellence" consultation services to eleven businesses located in Wales, as part of a call-off requirement from an existing framework agreement. The procurement was conducted selectively, using a method below the threshold for awarding contracts under framework agreements. The procurement's award was made on 17 March 2026, and the contract runs until 16 March 2028, with an approximate value of £79,650 GBP in gross terms. The selected suppliers are Forster Harrison Limited from Great Yarmouth and Irton Services Limited from Stourbridge.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises specialising in project management, research and development, business development, and consultancy services. Companies like Forster Harrison Limited and Irton Services Limited, who are both SMEs, illustrate the procurement's alignment with business growth, offering consultancy services to businesses aiming to enhance their operations. The framework creates a structured environment conducive to fostering innovation and operational efficiency in businesses, making it ideal for consultancies skilled in facilitating such development. Given the targeted consultation services and the focus on business excellence, this tender could greatly benefit businesses in these sectors.

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Notice Title

F4OR Consultancy Services Business Excellence Framework - Wales 3

Notice Description

This Contract is a call off from the awarded "F4OR Consultancy Services - Business Excellence Framework agreement (ORE25/067). This call off requirement requires two appointed business advisors to deliver "business excellence" consultation services to eleven (11) Wales based businesses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066adc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023845-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£66,375 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FORSTER HARRISON

IRTON SERVICES

Further Information

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