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20 May 2026 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Power BI Consultancy Services" was undertaken by the Cleveland Fire Authority, a public law entity based in Hartlepool, UK. This contract, identified under the industry classification for computer audit and hardware consultancy services (CPV code: 72150000), aims to provide Power BI review, recommendations, and consultancy services. The procurement was conducted through a direct award procedure without a prior call for competition under the G-Cloud Framework, specifically outside the usual directive scope. The award stage was completed, and the contract was signed on 1st December 2025. Although the procurement stage is detailed as complete, one of the lots was cancelled, and the main award of the contract was given to BCN Group Ltd, a large enterprise located in Manchester.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT consultancy and solutions, particularly those with expertise in Power BI services. Large companies with proven experience in providing comprehensive audit and consultancy services can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and strengthen ties with public bodies. Although the procurement method did not involve extensive competition, it showcases how partnerships within established frameworks like the G-Cloud can facilitate direct awards. This avenue might appeal to companies with existing framework agreements seeking quick access to contract opportunities without the onerous bidding process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Power BI Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Power BI review, recomendations and consultancy.

Procurement Information

Direct award following excercise run through G-Cloud Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046633-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cleveland Fire Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS25 5TH
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Fens & Greatham
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BCN Group Ltd

Further Information

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