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title: "Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-365d069c-9c7a-4e49-a71e-8e7dcc5b443a"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-29"
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# Consultancy

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-365d069c-9c7a-4e49-a71e-8e7dcc5b443a

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## Summary

Recently concluded, the procurement process led by Gloucestershire County Council sought consultancy services under the title "Consultancy". This procurement belongs to the business services industry category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. Based in England, the contracting process used a direct award method, culminating in a contract valued at £67,740.75. The procurement stage progressed through to the award, announced on 29th January 2026, with the contract set to run from 15th December 2025 to 31st May 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for consultancy firms equipped with expertise in configuring workflows, business rules, and data models aligned with UK HR policies. Although the procurement process was a direct award, similar opportunities may arise, inviting responsive consultancy services, especially those not classified as SMEs or VCSEs. Businesses operating in the consulting sector could leverage participation in frameworks like the YPO - Managing Consultancy and Professional Services Framework - for enhanced visibility and increased contracting opportunities.

## Notice

EC Lead responsible for configuration of EC workflows, business rules and data models associated with UK HR policies. from YPO - Managing Consultancy and Professional Services Framework - 1141

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2718df52-588f-4669-8ea9-aab8822339fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,740 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2718df52-588f-4669-8ea9-aab8822339fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2718df52-588f-4669-8ea9-aab8822339fd
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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