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05 Jun 2026 at 19:20

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22 Apr 2026 at 10:41

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "OnPoint Consultancy Project" was initiated by Midland Heart Limited, a public authority operating within the sub-central government in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement, valued at approximately £2 million, aims to enhance productivity and efficiency within Midland Heart's key processes through business and management consultancy services. The contract was directly awarded under the Technology Services 4 framework, with Marlborough Consulting LLP, a London-based SME, serving as the supplier. The project commenced on 8th May 2026 and is expected to run until 31st March 2027, with a possibility for extensions until 31st March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in consulting services, particularly those adept in business management and process efficiency improvements. The direct award nature of the procurement suggests a stable contractual relationship with limited competition, making it an ideal venture for businesses looking to expand their consultancy portfolio within the public sector. Companies with a strong track record in delivering comprehensive consultancy services under structured frameworks would be well-suited to compete for potential future renewals and related opportunities with Midland Heart Limited.

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Notice Title

OnPoint Consultancy Project

Notice Description

Productivity and efficiency consultancy with respect to Midland Heart's key processes.

Procurement Information

This procurement was awarded under technology services 4 framework as a direct award. Limited competition has been undertaken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053570-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
MIDLAND HEART LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1LZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARLBOROUGH CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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