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title: "Options Appraisal for East Midlands Combined County Authority Permanent"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Options Appraisal for East Midlands Combined County Authority Permanent

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67b89ad4-2165-4217-a251-417891d888f6

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council has successfully awarded a contract for conducting an options appraisal for the East Midlands Combined County Authority’s (EMCCA) new business headquarters and secondary locations. The project, classified under project management consultancy services (CPV code: 72224000), involves working closely with the EMCCA to explore potential long-term solutions for wider collaboration. The contracting authority, represented by Jamie Burton, finalised the award on 13 January 2025, with Thomas Lister Limited selected as the supplier. The contract period is set to commence on 20 January 2025 and will conclude by 30 April 2025, with a total value of £71,232.84.

This tender provides significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in project management and long-term strategic planning. SMEs can find this contract particularly appealing due to the tailored procurement and selective procedure undertaken. With Nottinghamshire County Council as the buyer, this project aims to facilitate business growth within the East Midlands region through strategic infrastructure development. Consultancy firms with a proven track record in delivering comprehensive appraisals and recommendations would be well-positioned to compete and contribute to the overarching goals of the EMCCA.

## Notice

To engage a consultancy firm to conduct an options appraisal and provide recommendations for selecting the most suitable location for new business headquarters and secondary "spoke" locations for the East Midlands Combined County Authority in both the medium and long-term. This will include working with the EMCCA organisation about the vision and possibilities for wider collaboration for a long-term solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63647f63-6394-4cbf-94f7-e9c543de7a15 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,232 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,232 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMAS LISTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63647f63-6394-4cbf-94f7-e9c543de7a15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63647f63-6394-4cbf-94f7-e9c543de7a15
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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