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Procurement Services Partner

ASHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Ashfield District Council for the provision of procurement services, with Nottinghamshire County Council acting as the supplier. The contract, titled "Procurement Services Partner", falls under the services industry category and specifically relates to procurement consultancy services. This process took place in Kirkby in Ashfield, located in the UKF15 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed via a direct method, classified as below threshold and without competition, and has reached its award stage as of 9th April 2026. The contract, signed on 31st March 2026, is active and spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an option for renewal and additional training services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy services. Given its direct procurement method and the involvement of a public authority at the sub-central government level, this contract is particularly well-suited for large business entities capable of delivering comprehensive procurement solutions. As the contract also offers options for additional training, businesses with expertise in training services within the procurement sector would find this opportunity especially advantageous. The contract's gross value of £162,000 underlines the potential for meaningful business engagement and collaboration with Ashfield District Council.

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Notice Title

Procurement Services Partner

Notice Description

Provision of a procurement service by Nottinghamshire County Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032172-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 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
ASHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKBY IN ASHFIELD
Postcode
NG17 8DA
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ashfield
Electoral Ward
Greenwood & Summit
Westminster Constituency
Ashfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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