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title: "HR Consultant - Further competition through CCS Framework RM 6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 5 HR"
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# HR Consultant - Further competition through CCS Framework RM 6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 5 HR

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40fdfe42-9a3f-49b4-9661-783b87eec2b0

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Cumberland Council, focuses on securing a Human Resources Consultant under the Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 5 HR. This procurement, classified under the human resources management consultancy services category, aims to review and propose adjustments to local terms and conditions of employment. The location for this contract is in England, United Kingdom. The award stage was completed with Korn Ferry being the selected supplier, and the contract is set to run from 26th August 2025 to 25th August 2026. The total contract value is £496,920, and the procurement was carried out using a method specified as 'Other'.

This contract presents opportunities for large-scale enterprises experienced in HR consultancy, particularly those skilled in collaborating with strategic partners to optimise employment terms and conditions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not highlighted as suitable, suggesting the need for established resources and expertise in this field to effectively fulfill the contract requirements. Companies that can offer a balance between organisational needs and workforce equity would be well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity.

## Notice

The Council is procuring Consultants to work collaboratively with a strategic partner and internal HR in reviewing its local terms and conditions of employment. Its aim is to develop proposals for terms and conditions which are affordable, provide equity and strike the right balance between the needs of the organisation and our workforce.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef243d4e-ad90-455c-8f79-11a5b4fbb820 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £499,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £496,920 |
| 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| 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 | KORN FERRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2025 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef243d4e-ad90-455c-8f79-11a5b4fbb820

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef243d4e-ad90-455c-8f79-11a5b4fbb820
  22nd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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