Award

Category Management Specialist Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

24 Feb 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, has awarded a contract to Ernst and Young LLP for providing specialist category management support services to the SDA category management team. This procurement, under the industry category of procurement consultancy services, is located in the South West of England. The contract, valued at £366,560, was awarded through the CCS Framework RM6187 Lot 6, using a selective procurement method. Following the tender period, which ended on 7th October 2024, the contract is set to start on 11th November 2024 and will run until 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy services, particularly those that can provide comprehensive support in coaching, embedding, and implementing category management practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this contract particularly beneficial. By partnering with a major entity like the Ministry of Defence, such businesses can enhance their portfolios, demonstrate their capabilities on a significant scale, and establish relationships within government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Category Management Specialist Support

Notice Description

To provide the SDA category management team with specialist category management support in coaching, embedding and implementation of services. This contract was conducted through the CCS Framework RM6187 Lot 6. And Expression of Interest was published, followed by a Competition to the interest suppliers. A 10-day Standstill period was conducted after submission of DEFFORM 158 A & 158B letters were issued to all bidders. This notice is to confirm Contract Award from successful competition against CCS Framework MFC3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e6f0085-4286-48d3-a2d3-d3e89f23de97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/602e7e0c-c55b-4baf-806b-6946cd3164f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£366,560 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£366,560 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Katie Thomas
Contact Email
katie.thomas150@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST AND YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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