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Consultancy Services

NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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17 Apr 2026 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of specialist consultancy services has been completed by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Consultancy Services," falls within the industry category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This contract was procured below the threshold through an unknown method, with the contract period beginning and ending on the 26th of March, 2026. The award announcement occurred on the 17th of April, 2026, signifying the active status of both the award and contract.

This tender provides opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Shifting Paradigms Ltd, the awarded supplier, which is based in Southampton. Businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in tenders like this can enhance market reputation and foster long-term business relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Provision of specialist consultancy services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068562
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035238-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,220 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHIFTING PARADIGMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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