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title: "High level plan for growth and infrastructure - East Midlands Combined County Authority"
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# High level plan for growth and infrastructure - East Midlands Combined County Authority

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48f34b21-6a0a-4cc1-a9de-60df4371cd82

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## Summary

This public procurement process, managed by Nottinghamshire County Council, was focused on developing a high-level plan for growth and infrastructure for the East Midlands Combined County Authority. Classed under the industry category of business and management consultancy, the open procedure tender was valued at £71,249. The contract covered services within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage with a start date for the contract being 1st February 2025, concluding on 31st March 2025. The key dates involved included the tender period end on 27th January 2025 and the award published on 26th June 2025.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), due to its suitability for such entities. Given the focus on management consultancy services, firms with expertise in strategic planning and infrastructure development in regional frameworks would be especially well-suited to compete for such an opportunity. Companies that can offer innovative planning solutions and have experience engaging with local authorities to drive growth are likely to find this kind of contract conducive to business expansion and development. Inner Circle Consulting, a London-based SME, successfully secured this contract, highlighting the potential for smaller operations to compete effectively in this domain.

## Notice

High level plan for growth and infrastructure for East Midlands Combined County Authority - called off from ESPO 664-21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a01f4faa-256c-4fd8-8bc2-01d952a58122 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,249 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,249 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| 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 | INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a01f4faa-256c-4fd8-8bc2-01d952a58122

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a01f4faa-256c-4fd8-8bc2-01d952a58122
  26th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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