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Strategic Narrative and Priorities

HS2

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14 Feb 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

HS2 has completed the award process for the contract titled "Strategic Narrative and Priorities," classified under business analysis consultancy services (CPV code 72221000). The contract, valued at £1,940,000 GBP, was awarded to Boston Consulting Group and covers a period from 21 January 2025 to 31 March 2025, with the possibility of a 5-week extension. This procurement involved a selective process as a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered across locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20 January 2025 and the award date of 21 January 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for large consultancy firms experienced in business analysis and strategy development, like Boston Consulting Group. Businesses suitable to compete in such tenders typically possess a substantial resource base and expertise in handling large-scale consultancy projects. Engaging in this contract benefits involved firms by strengthening their portfolio with high-profile government consultancy services, paving the way for future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Strategic Narrative and Priorities

Notice Description

Contract to source, collate and present the information required on behalf of HS2 Ltd Contract has been awarded for a period of 15 weeks with option to extend for a further 5 weeks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c4b6b6e-ac00-43cb-897b-e5409c3d8b72
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,240,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,940,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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