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title: "The Provision of an Implementation Partner for Adult Care Services (ACS) Transformation Programme"
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buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# The Provision of an Implementation Partner for Adult Care Services (ACS) Transformation Programme

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e60e471-6a85-4744-94a3-3310e5d43857

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of an Implementation Partner for Adult Care Services Transformation Programme, under the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) framework agreement. This contract falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services, with a CPV code of 79400000. Located in the East of England, the contract was awarded via a call-off from a framework agreement without the publication of a competitive call. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 22 April 2026. The contract period started on 5 January 2026 and will conclude on 31 March 2027, with a total contract value of £4,850,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and management services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the procurement method and framework approach that supports SME engagement. Companies proficient in transformation programme delivery within adult care services can leverage this opportunity to grow their business by partnering with public sector organisations. As the procurement process is selective and relies on existing framework agreements, businesses with pre-existing relationships and experience under similar frameworks may be particularly well-suited to compete effectively. The awarded supplier, The Association of North East Councils Ltd (t/a North East Procurement), exemplifies a successful entity leveraging such frameworks for public sector consulting.

## Notice

Awarded Contract - the contract has been awarded under the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) framework agreement for the supply of intermediary services, provided by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, awarded as a call-off to the successful Specialist Professional Services (SPS) provider. There was no publication of a call for competition for the award of this contract because this contract was awarded via a framework which was set up under PCR 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43b7e8d9-819d-460f-99aa-cc9d0fc9354d |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,850,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,850,000 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8XR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LTD (T/A NORTH EAST PROCU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43b7e8d9-819d-460f-99aa-cc9d0fc9354d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43b7e8d9-819d-460f-99aa-cc9d0fc9354d
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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