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title: "LUF Programme & Project Management Support"
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# LUF Programme & Project Management Support

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0d3ae0b-4c46-4c06-95be-4955b913488d

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## Summary

North Somerset Council has recently completed the procurement stage for a contract titled "LUF Programme & Project Management Support," aimed at managing the Levelling Up Fund (LUF) programme. This project falls under the industry category of project management consultancy services and is valued at £259,896. The contract has been directly awarded to Inner Circle Consulting, a large-scale consulting firm. The contract period is set to begin on 1st August 2024 and will run until 31st December 2025, focusing on various aspects like delivery, monitoring, reporting, budgeting, procurement, and contract management across England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancies specialising in project management, particularly those with experience or interest in large-scale public projects. Businesses that can offer robust programme and project management services will find this contract ideal for business growth. The direct award method provides an insight into the potential for ongoing collaboration with North Somerset Council, especially for large consultancy firms capable of managing extensive public fund programmes. Additionally, the contract’s extended timeline allows for substantial engagement and long-term planning, making it a lucrative opportunity for qualified organisations.

## Notice

Levelling Up Fund (LUF) Programme and Project Management, to support delivery of the LUF fund, monitoring, reporting, budgets, procurement and contract management.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e89dcef-4de1-47db-9d97-fe0941aa66cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £259,896 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £259,896 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | CLEVEDON |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| 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 | INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e89dcef-4de1-47db-9d97-fe0941aa66cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e89dcef-4de1-47db-9d97-fe0941aa66cc
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/

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