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Commissioning Support Programme

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2026 at 10:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by North Somerset Council, involves a "Commissioning Support Programme" in the services industry category. Located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, this project is in the 'Award' stage, with the contract awarded on 7th June 2026 and effective until 31st March 2027. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, with ARCC HR LTD as the contracted supplier. The programme focuses on a structured approach over ten months, including a review of commissioning infrastructure, data analysis, strategic development, and leadership support.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those specialising in management consultancy services, due to its structured requirement for analysis and strategic advisory capabilities. Consultancy firms with expertise in commissioning structures and strategy development are well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities, given the demand for comprehensive stakeholder engagement and targeted operational model development. This sector allows for significant contributions to public sector organisational efficiency and strategic alignment, appealing to SMEs with sectoral insights.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commissioning Support Programme

Notice Description

The contract will deliver a structured programme of commissioning support over 10 months, which includes: * A review of current commissioning infrastructure (roles, structures, and current practice) * Analysis of demand, activity and cost data to understand system pressures * Development of a refreshed commissioning strategy and target operating model * Production of updated commissioning intentions aligned to strategic priorities * Coaching and mentoring support for senior commissioning leadership * Identification of workforce development needs and delivery of training (e.g. commercial insights) Delivery will include a combination of document review, data analysis, stakeholder engagement and workshops/interviews, with clear outputs and recommendations for senior leadership.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068614-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£76,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCC HR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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