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title: "Innovation Strength Review for East Midlands Combines County Authority"
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# Innovation Strength Review for East Midlands Combines County Authority

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b8c4372-9b50-4a6d-9794-75efb3dd14aa

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Innovation Strength Review for East Midlands Combined County Authority," falling under the Business and Management Consultancy Services category. This project is situated in England, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £45,500. The procurement was executed through a direct award method facilitated by YPO 1141. The tender period concluded on 19th March 2025, and the contract commenced on 24th March 2025, to end on 30th June 2025. Reed Talent Solutions Ltd (trading as Consultancy+) has been awarded the contract, which was published on 1st April 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those catering to innovation strategy and asset assessment. Given its completion and direct award method, the contract itself represents a streamlined avenue for business engagement without the competitive bidding intricacies. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for such an opportunity, benefiting from a concentrated and direct procurement strategy by a recognised public authority.

## Notice

To inform its thinking and investment in innovation EMCCA requires a robust evidence base of its innovation strengths and assets. Direct award through YPO 1141

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc56918-c52b-4e24-87ec-77218566add8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,500 |
| 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 | 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 | REED TALENT SOLUTIONS LTD (TRADING AS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2025 at 07:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc56918-c52b-4e24-87ec-77218566add8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc56918-c52b-4e24-87ec-77218566add8
  1st April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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