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title: "CONSULTANCY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL (NSC) ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY (WECA)"
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# CONSULTANCY SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL (NSC) ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY (WECA)

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05daba

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## Summary

North Somerset Council has conducted a procurement process titled "Consultancy Services in Support of North Somerset Council (NSC) Engagement with the West of England Combined Authority (WECA)." This contract falls under the services industry category, particularly focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. Located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, the procurement was completed through a limited competition method, aiming below the threshold for such services. The contract was signed on 1st September 2025, with a delivery period starting on 10th September 2025 and concluding on 31st December 2025, with a possible extension until 30th June 2026.

This consultancy contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in governmental consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in navigating and facilitating engagements with regional authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING LIMITED, who were awarded the contract, could find this an invaluable opportunity to leverage their expertise to support North Somerset Council's strategic interactions and investment narratives with the WECA. Companies providing consultancy services related to governmental structures, finance, and negotiation processes would be well-positioned to compete and derive substantial growth from such engagements.

## Notice

The provision of consultancy services to support North Somerset Council's (NSC's) engagement with the West of England Combined Authority (WECA). The consultants will work across officers and elected members to: - Help us understand and navigate WECA workstreams, priorities, structures, finances and operating models and how these map against the equivalent in NSC. - Lead and facilitate a process to create a compelling narrative for investment in North Somerset, supported by a prioritised set of investable propositions and associated delivery programme. - Advise on negotiating positions, actions, timeline and operating models for engagement with WECA and government on this agenda.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071175-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 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 | £29,952 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNER CIRCLE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 11:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071175-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071175-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.innercircleconsulting.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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