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title: "Programme Management Support for Mobilisation of the HRMI26 Contracts"
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# Programme Management Support for Mobilisation of the HRMI26 Contracts

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2f1100a-3d12-4f25-90ba-75a8938783df

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## Summary

The procurement process is spearheaded by Birmingham City Council for the provision of programme management support related to the mobilisation of HRMI26 Contracts. The contract has been awarded under the call-off from the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Consultancy Services Framework, specifically from Lot 8e - Housing and Housing Support. The process belongs to the business services sector, covering law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The contract is set to operate from 1st February 2026 to 31st August 2026, targeting the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, indicating a selective tendering process appropriate for businesses fitting specific criteria. The award was finalised on 19th February 2026, valued at £165,000.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in programme management and stakeholder coordination across various sectors. Enterprises suited for such a bid include those within the business services domain, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The selective procurement method underscores a competitive environment where pre-qualified companies or consortiums can thrive, particularly if they possess expertise in housing and housing support services. Ark Consultancy Ltd, identified as an SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting successful entry points for similar entities. This tender can serve as a platform for business expansion within public sector engagements for qualifying firms across the West Midlands.

## Notice

There is a need to ensure programme management support and co-ordination of all the relevant internal and external stakeholders across multiple workstreams to support the mobilisation of four contract areas. Called-off from the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) Consultancy Services Framework 664_25 via Lot 8e - Housing and Housing Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7100ded5-7ea4-435d-8279-7254a65c2c6b |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,000 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1BB |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARK CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7100ded5-7ea4-435d-8279-7254a65c2c6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7100ded5-7ea4-435d-8279-7254a65c2c6b
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/

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