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title: "Independent Governance Review of Northumberland County Council"
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# Independent Governance Review of Northumberland County Council

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdfa9ba6-12d8-47c6-a502-8b72a00dc013

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Northumberland County Council, which is seeking to conduct an Independent Governance Review. The project falls under the category of Business and Management Consultancy Services, with a budget of £50,000 and a minimum value of £25,000. The tender period concluded on 3rd February 2022, with the contract commencing on 7th February 2022 and intended to end on 15th April 2022. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for broad participation in the bidding process.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public sector work. The scope of the contract is particularly suited for businesses with expertise in governance reviews and consultancy services, aiming to enhance organisational effectiveness within the public sector. Interested suppliers can benefit from building their reputations and expanding their portfolios by participating in such contracts.

## Notice

Independent Governance Review of Northumberland County Council This is being advertised on https://procontract.due-north.com/ All relevent documents will be made available once you express and interest in the opportunity listed on ProContract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd41f49-412d-4181-bbbb-617344b71d68 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2022 - 15 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,725 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| 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 | SOLACE IN BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2022 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd41f49-412d-4181-bbbb-617344b71d68
- 28 Jan 2022 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ebd1ac6-a138-4c61-83b3-9418e75c589f
- 28 Jan 2022 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9790e9b-e436-4c16-8900-a58090c2c45a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dd41f49-412d-4181-bbbb-617344b71d68
  9th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ebd1ac6-a138-4c61-83b3-9418e75c589f
  28th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9790e9b-e436-4c16-8900-a58090c2c45a
  28th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberland.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

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