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title: "Northamptonshire County Council - Children's Services Budget and Financial Plan Review"
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# Northamptonshire County Council - Children's Services Budget and Financial Plan Review

Buyer: NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1216ca8e-94a3-4e11-9f81-382a9af8e8d8

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## Summary

The Northamptonshire County Council is seeking a consultant for the "Children's Services Budget and Financial Plan Review." This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category and is located in Northampton, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract period commencing on 29 May 2019 and concluding on 31 July 2019. The open procedure was used for this procurement, with the tender period closing on 24 May 2019. The total value of the contract awarded is £28,500, designated for a subcontract with Bloom Services, who engaged CIPFA for the delivery of the service.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in budget analysis and financial planning within the public sector. With the contract awarded as part of the NEPRO framework, businesses that can demonstrate experience in similar projects or possess a strong background in public finance can leverage this opportunity to grow their operations by potentially securing subcontracting roles or future contracts with the council.

## Notice

This outline proposal is to undertake an independent high level review of the 2019-20 budget and longer term financial plans for Children's services in Northamptonshire County Council. The NEPRO framework was utilised. Additional information: Additional details: Contract awarded via NEPRO framework to Bloom. Service subcontracted to CIPFA - The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accounting. Publication details: Awarded supplier updated to display Bloom Services, who have sub-contracted to CIPFA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01cd432f-926f-4e28-b5f9-baf89985f148 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,500 |
| 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 | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BLOOM SERVICES; CIPFA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2019 at 08:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01cd432f-926f-4e28-b5f9-baf89985f148
- 19 Jul 2019 at 08:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01cd432f-926f-4e28-b5f9-baf89985f148
- 5 Jun 2019 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01cd432f-926f-4e28-b5f9-baf89985f148

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01cd432f-926f-4e28-b5f9-baf89985f148
  5th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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