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21 Jul 2026 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has awarded a contract for consultancy services to support the statutory consultation process on Selective Licensing. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within project management consultancy services (CPV 72224000). Located in Widnes, United Kingdom, Halton Borough Council commissioned these services through a direct procurement method, categorised as "Below threshold - without competition". The contract was signed on 24th April 2026, with a duration from 1st May 2026 to 31st December 2026. As of the latest update on 21st July 2026, the procurement process is in the award stage and completed.

This opportunity has facilitated engagement for businesses specialising in consultancy and project management services. Although the award process for this particular contract has concluded, similar future tenders may be suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier ARC4 LIMITED, especially those equipped to deliver specialised consultancy services for governmental clients. Such contracts enable businesses to build experience and reputation in partnering with public authorities, providing a pathway for growth within the public sector market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Consultancy Services - Selective License Consultation

Notice Description

Consultancy services to support statutory consultation process on Selective Licensing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068575-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARC4

Further Information

Notice Documents

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