---
title: "HCC 07/25 Quotation for third party contract spend review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab51"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-09"
---

# HCC 07/25 Quotation for third party contract spend review

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab51

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "HCC 07/25 Quotation for third party contract spend review." This process was classified under the services industry category and aimed at reviewing third-party contract spending. The procurement, held in Stevenage, United Kingdom, progressed under a limited method of competition, which suggests a below-threshold procurement process. The tender was issued based on legal standards detailed in UK legislation 2023/54, with significant dates including the start of the contract on 15th September 2025 and its expected conclusion on 31st December 2025. The award was officially signed on 11th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for large consultancy firms specialising in contract administration services. The contract was awarded to 31ten Consulting Limited, highlighting the opportunity for businesses capable of conducting comprehensive spend reviews and providing strategic financial recommendations to local government bodies. Companies experienced in negotiating and achieving savings in public sector contracts will find similar tenders advantageous for portfolio expansion. With the contract split into two phases—analysis and presentation, followed by negotiation—businesses can demonstrate their value in both strategic analytics and business negotiations, potentially influencing future procurements within the sub-central government sector.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council sought quotations for the provision of third party contract spend review. This is an award notice and this opportunity has now closed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063589-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,499 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 31TEN CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79994000 - Contract administration services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 09:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063589-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063589-2025
  9th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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