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Lambeth appoints Constellia to help boost buying power in the procurement of professional services across London Authorities
1st October 2024 – Constellia announces it has been appointed as sole provider for Lot 2 of the ‘Lambeth Temporary Resourcing Services Contract 2024’, to deliver the procurement of professional services. Lambeth, covering Brixton, Streatham, Clapham, and Waterloo, provides services such as planning, social work, housing, and schools to 303,000 residents and hundreds of businesses.
Through Constellia’s Services Procurement solution, the London Borough of Lambeth procurement function will have access to a fair, transparent, and compliant route to accelerate the procurement of SoW, all whilst being supported with the specialist skills and experience required to work on complex projects and deliverables.
This partnership enables Lambeth Council to have full control over its professional services spend, enhances the ability to utilise local suppliers where possible and drive further Responsible Procurement/Social Value delivery and cost savings. This partnership signifies a significant step towards delivering greater social value, achieving cost-efficiency, as well as mirroring Lambeth’s mission to increase collaboration with SMEs and local businesses.
Data Management and Information Security is core to Constellia’s operations and is committed to maintaining the highest standards. As the single appointed provider for this contract, Constellia has also gone through rigorous technical audits and procedures to ensure they comply and has since been awarded ISO 27001 certification.
Paul Ewing, Head of HR Contracts & Systems, London Borough of Lambeth commented: “Working with Constellia will allow us to flex as required, ensuring that requirements for professional services deliver value for money and are awarded to the best suppliers. By engaging with local Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) through Constellia’s solution and dynamic Marketplace, we are not only driving economic growth but also ensuring that our diverse community thrives. The Council is invested in awarding more contracts locally, and working with Constellia supports our ambition to increase awards to more local suppliers.”
Rob Levene, CEO of Constellia commented “We are delighted to be working with Lambeth council, one of the most vibrant and diverse boroughs in London. Our collaboration aims to drive strategic objectives that reflect Lambeth’s commitment to fairness, excellence, and service. By leveraging Constellia’s dynamic marketplace, Lambeth Council will be able to engage with more local Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs), fostering wider business opportunities and ensuring that every pound spent contributes to making their London communities a better place to live. This partnership underscores our shared values of collaboration and dedication to supporting diverse local businesses.”
Constellia were awarded ‘Lambeth Temporary Resourcing Services Contract 2024’, following a competitive process and review of all the solutions available from across the UK public sector.
A ‘Meet the Buyer’ event will also be hosted in November where all interested professional services suppliers who wish to deliver services to Lambeth council will be invited to attend. Further details to be announced shortly.
To learn more about this appointment, please contact us on info@constellia.com or call on 0330 320 8020.
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about constellia
Constellia – Neutral Vendor solutions for Goods, Services, Technology and Works.
Established in 2007, Constellia is a leading Neutral Managed Service Provider for Professional Services, Technology, Goods and Works, managing over £200 million of spend across 170+ public and private sector organisations. We have also recently been recognised as one of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies in the Sunday Times 100 2024, ranking in at number 13.
We act as a conduit between clients and prequalified suppliers, providing an efficient and compliant route to market. Our diverse and dynamic marketplace has over 2,000 pre-approved suppliers, providing clients access to 400+ subcategories of spend.
We provide clients the flexibility and choice to buy through one simple route quickly and compliantly, helping drive efficiencies and savings.
about london borough of lambeth
Lambeth is one of the most vibrant and diverse boroughs in London covering Brixton, Streatham, Clapham and Waterloo. We provide services such as planning, social work, housing and schools to 303,000 residents and hundreds of businesses.
Everything we do as a council is guided by our values, and we are always on the look out for people who are as committed to these principles as we are: Fairness: ensuring all our staff and customers are treated equally.
