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title: "Implementation of a Central Buying Desk with associated Business Change support"
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# Implementation of a Central Buying Desk with associated Business Change support

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8d93e6c-142b-486b-8c09-83e968a1ee75

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## Summary

In a recent procurement process, West Sussex County Council has completed the award stage for a tender titled "Implementation of a Central Buying Desk with associated Business Change support," classified under business development consultancy services. This tender, valued at £85,000, involves implementation within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 9th June 2025 and will conclude on 8th December 2025, following the award to HUMAN ENGINE LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The tender was executed via a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold, with the procurement stage now marked as complete.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential, particularly for SMEs specialising in consultancy services related to business development and organisational change. Businesses with expertise in creating centralised operational frameworks or those aiming to enhance procurement efficiency would find the objectives of this project aligned with their competencies. The process highlights the value of direct engagement with local government authorities, offering visibility and potential expansion through effective service delivery in the public sector.

## Notice

Implementation of a Central Buying Desk with associated Business Change support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779e5d53-6ced-4254-bc58-d4472b9d9acb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2025 - 8 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUMAN ENGINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2025 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779e5d53-6ced-4254-bc58-d4472b9d9acb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/779e5d53-6ced-4254-bc58-d4472b9d9acb
  11th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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