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title: "Contract for the Provision of a Phase two diagnostic for the Connect and Prevent Programme"
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# Contract for the Provision of a Phase two diagnostic for the Connect and Prevent Programme

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af3197a8-23b6-4928-89d2-43695d8c0af1

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of phase two diagnostics under the Connect and Prevent Programme to Newton Consulting Limited. This award, part of the Business and management consultancy services industry, falls under the category of complex and transformation services, with a focus on consultancy. The procurement follows a selective method, specifically a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 3. The buying organisation is situated in Hertford, England, and the consultancy services will be provided in the East of England, United Kingdom. The contract spans from 30th June 2025 to 31st October 2025, with a contract value of £375,000 excluding VAT. The award date for this contract was 28th May 2025.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the consultancy industry, particularly those specialising in complex transformation services. The procurement is conducive for SMEs due to its suitability criteria which encourages their participation. Given the procurement method involves a framework agreement, businesses already part of relevant frameworks stand in a favourable position. Companies with expertise in business and management consultancy, especially those looking to expand in the East of England, will find the contract lucrative for boosting their industry presence and growth. A strategic approach and familiarity with government procurement frameworks can significantly enhance competitiveness in such selective tenders.

## Notice

Awarded Contract - the contract has been awarded to Newton Consulting Limited under CCS Framework RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) Lot 3 - Complex & Transformation. The contract value stated above is excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b15ec1-fbb2-483a-a0ed-5fbe76229060 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8XR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWTON CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b15ec1-fbb2-483a-a0ed-5fbe76229060

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32b15ec1-fbb2-483a-a0ed-5fbe76229060
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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