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title: "Consultancy - Vendor Neutral Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-05cf897c-0f64-417b-a698-b818708e908f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2020-01-07"
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# Consultancy - Vendor Neutral Solution

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05cf897c-0f64-417b-a698-b818708e908f

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council has completed a procurement process for a consultancy contract titled "Consultancy - Vendor Neutral Solution" within the procurement consultancy services industry. This contract, which had a minimum value of £20 million and a total value of £25 million, was initiated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period ran from 23rd December 2019 to 30th August 2023, with the award date recorded as 8th October 2019. The work location is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its emphasis on consulting services. Companies that specialise in procurement consultancy or those with relevant expertise in vendor management would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Engaging with public sector contracts like this can provide substantial growth potential, enhancing visibility and expanding networks within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

This contract is for all types of consultancy services managed by a vendor neutral provider for an initial call-off period of 23/12/19 to 30/08/23 with the option of 2 x 24 months to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c55cdc7-5a46-47e8-9fa7-be6bf735a2dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2019 - 30 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2020 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c55cdc7-5a46-47e8-9fa7-be6bf735a2dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c55cdc7-5a46-47e8-9fa7-be6bf735a2dc
  7th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk

## Provenance

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