Scope
Reference
ASC160
Description
Procurement of specialist consultancy services.
A continuation and extension of the existing transformation programme previously delivered by ARCC under the ESPO 664_21 framework.
The new agreement builds directly upon diagnostic findings, financial modelling, and service redesign work already completed by ARCC 2025.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
1 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 11 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
- Possible extension to 30 June 2027
- 1 year, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
If work has not completed can be extended for another six months without financial increase.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKG37 - Sandwell
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
ARCC HR LTD
- Companies House: 09859800
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGTY-2472-GQRV
C/O Ellis & Co
Chester
CH1 2HT
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@arcc-hr.co.uk
Website: http://www.arcc-consulting.co.uk
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHD-8764-YRJJ
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DE
United Kingdom
Region: UKG37 - Sandwell
Organisation type: Public authority - central government