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title: "Procurement Target Operating Model"
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buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
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# Procurement Target Operating Model

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92dee804-4a3e-444b-86e9-d4dd29f012d8

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Procurement Target Operating Model," aimed at acquiring consultancy services to support the design and implementation of an effective procurement model. This contract, classified under procurement consultancy services, was carried out in the stage of award and is valued at £34,000. The tender process commenced with the tender period ending on 30th September 2025, and the contract was awarded on 1st October 2025 to V4 Services Limited. The contract is scheduled to run from 2nd October 2025 until 30th November 2025, focusing on delivery within England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability criteria. The nature of the consultancy services aligns well with businesses specialising in procurement strategy and operational efficiency. Businesses focused on consultancy in the procurement sector, particularly those experienced in public sector projects or with a proven track record of improving operating models, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. SMEs stand to benefit significantly from engaging in projects of this scope, providing expertise and driving business growth through strategic public sector collaboration.

## Notice

Provision of consultancy services to support the design and implementation of a fit-for-purpose procurement target operating model ESPO framework 664_25 Consultancy Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02cbb455-aa03-49a2-8be9-0c8cce6adc29 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,000 |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| 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 | V4 SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02cbb455-aa03-49a2-8be9-0c8cce6adc29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02cbb455-aa03-49a2-8be9-0c8cce6adc29
  27th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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