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title: "Desford Crossroads Consultancy Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-16"
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# Desford Crossroads Consultancy Services

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d48b3958-79af-408a-bf8f-93bfcc2c06a5

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Desford Crossroads Consultancy Services" was completed by Leicestershire County Council, which awarded a direct contract to Waterman Aspen. This project falls under the industry category of construction work and includes various services such as environmental management, business and management consultancy, recruitment, and architectural, construction, and engineering inspection services. The consultancy services contract is set to run from 16 August 2024 to 31 March 2027 and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The value of the contract is £480,970.80, and it aims to benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability criteria.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for growth for businesses involved in construction consultancy, particularly those that specialise in environmental management, recruitment, and business consultancy services. SMEs in the East Midlands region will find this contract particularly advantageous due to its direct award nature, eliminating the need for a lengthy bidding process and allowing them to establish a direct working relationship with a large contracting authority. The involvement of a supplier like Waterman Aspen hints at high standards and significant project impact, offering smaller businesses the chance to collaborate and grow under the umbrella of a well-established entity.

## Notice

Direct award to Waterman Aspen for Desford Crossroads consultancy services until 31/03/27.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704bfdee-09fd-4c4c-9602-fa2d76c5bc3a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,970 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,970 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERMAN ASPEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 90710000 - Environmental management

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2024 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704bfdee-09fd-4c4c-9602-fa2d76c5bc3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/704bfdee-09fd-4c4c-9602-fa2d76c5bc3a
  16th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

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