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NCC202600032 - Project Management

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 May 2026 at 13:03

Award

13 May 2026 at 12:11

Award

13 May 2026 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

Newport City Council has concluded a procurement process titled "NCC202600032 - Project Management," focusing on the services industry, specifically research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement falls under the category of services, targeting the Welsh region (UKL21), with the tender process being classified as "direct" and "below threshold - without competition." Key dates include the contract award date on 13 May 2026, with the contract period spanning from 18 May 2026 to 31 March 2027. The contracting authority operates under Welsh devolved regulations and is headquartered at the Civic Centre, Newport, UK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in project management, especially those capable of delivering research and development and consultancy services. Firms such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and those with a social mandate (VCSE) are well-suited to compete, given the direct award nature of the contract. The awarded contract, valued at £30,000 gross, was secured by CJ Investigations, indicating potential opportunities for similar firms to partner with or provide complementary services. Such contracts are an excellent way for businesses to expand their portfolios and establish credibility in public sector projects.

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Notice Title

NCC202600032 - Project Management

Notice Description

The service hosts the Regional Trading Standards Team for Wales, part of this work is Operation CeCe. Operation CeCe relates to the investigation and disruption work into illegal tobacco across Wales and has been ongoing since 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06974b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043938-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
17 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
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 4UR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Allt-yr-yn
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CJ INVESTIGATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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