Award

OnPoint Consultancy Project

MIDLAND HEART LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2026 at 10:41

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by Midland Heart Limited, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, involves the "OnPoint Consultancy Project" focused on business and management consultancy services within the sub-central government sector. The process is currently in the award stage, and the contract was awarded on 22 April 2026. The direct award procurement method was utilised, and Marlborough Consulting LLP, a London-based SME, was selected as the supplier. The project entails productivity and efficiency reviews with the contract period starting from 2 May 2026 to 31 March 2027, with potential renewal options extending to 31 March 2028 if additional process reviews are necessary.

This tender offers significant growth prospects for businesses operating in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in project management and process reviews. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in business consultancy can gain invaluable exposure and experience through participation in such projects procured by entities like Midland Heart Limited. The direct award process signifies the procurement's reliance on established relationships and demonstrated capability, making it suitable for companies already engaged in technology or consultancy frameworks within the public sector. The substantial contract value, adjustable for additional services, provides financial incentives and opportunities for service enhancement, benefiting suppliers adept at handling complex consultancy projects.

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Notice Title

OnPoint Consultancy Project

Notice Description

Productivity and efficiency and process reviews

Procurement Information

This procurement is being 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/036514-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDLAND HEART LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

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