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title: "Category Management Design and Implementation Partner"
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# Category Management Design and Implementation Partner

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94b60b64-57e7-496b-a4d4-9d3efc5d9244

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## Summary

HS2 Ltd has awarded a contract for the design, development, and implementation of its Category Management operating model to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd. The contract falls under the procurement consultancy services industry category and spans numerous locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This contract period commenced on 7th February 2025 and is scheduled to be completed by 9th May 2025. The procurement process, conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement on a selective basis, reached the award stage with an initial value of £215,200 GBP, finalising at £500,000 GBP.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in procurement consultancy services to collaborate with a major public infrastructure project such as HS2. Participation in high-profile contracts like this can not only provide immediate financial benefits but can also enhance a company's portfolio, demonstrating their capability to handle large-scale projects. This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in category management and procurement strategies, looking to expand within the public sector market.

## Notice

Contract to support the design development and implementation of HS2 Ltd's Category Management operating model. The contract has been awarded for a period of 3 to 6 months, with the contract expiring when all deliverables are complete.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e8cc15-4cd1-4a30-aeb5-f3e58cbbf413 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2025 - 9 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £215,200 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2025 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e8cc15-4cd1-4a30-aeb5-f3e58cbbf413

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1e8cc15-4cd1-4a30-aeb5-f3e58cbbf413
  10th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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