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title: "Local Growth plan additional support on behalf of East Midlands Combined County Authority"
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# Local Growth plan additional support on behalf of East Midlands Combined County Authority

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f760bd1-a710-4927-b5c5-d6a01e330d7a

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## Summary

In this procurement process, Nottinghamshire County Council acted as the buying organisation for the project titled "Local Growth plan additional support on behalf of the East Midlands Combined County Authority." This award focused on delivery governance through a PMO to shape the strategic, institutional, and delivery environment for the region's prosperity. It falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, with the location specified as England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to Inner Circle Consulting Ltd on 28th March 2025. The contract amount is set at £492,454 GBP, and the contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025. This direct procurement method ensured an efficient process through a direct award, completed under the ESPO framework 664-21.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in project management consultancy services. Given its scale and scope, businesses with robust experience in governance and strategic development within regional growth frameworks would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement process accommodates such business profiles, potentially enhancing their capabilities and market presence in the UK consultancy sector.

## Notice

Delivery governance through a PMO to shape the institutional, strategic, and delivery environment required for regional prosperity on behalf of East Midlands Combines County Authority. Awarded through ESPO 664-21

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797730f5-d8d7-4438-ab40-07d7ae9608cc |
| 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 | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £492,454 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £492,454 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797730f5-d8d7-4438-ab40-07d7ae9608cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/797730f5-d8d7-4438-ab40-07d7ae9608cc
  28th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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