Tender

Grant Administration Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

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06 Feb 2023 at 08:20

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03 Feb 2023 at 15:38

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17 Nov 2021 at 17:21

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10 Sep 2020 at 11:56

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21 Aug 2020 at 08:56

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20 Aug 2020 at 14:30

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20 Aug 2020 at 12:46

Tender

20 Aug 2020 at 11:06

Planning

13 Jul 2020 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is initiating a tender process titled "Grant Administration Services" under the Restricted procedure (above threshold) procurement method. This tender, identified by the ID RM6172, aims to establish a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of Administration services for all UK central government departments, public sector organizations, and third sector bodies. The tender period ends on 18th August 2024, with a contract period starting on 19th August 2024 and ending on 20th August 2024. The total contract value is £50,000,000 GBP.

This opportunity presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in providing Grant Administration Services. Businesses suitable for this tender include those in the services sector dealing with administrative services. The tender process is currently at an active stage, offering opportunities for growth and collaboration for businesses across various sectors.

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Notice Title

Grant Administration Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is setting up a new dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for a period of 48 months. The DPS is being established for the provision of Grant Administration Services for all UK central government departments and their arm's length bodies, the wider public sector and third sector organisations. CCS is inviting bidders to request to participate in the new Grant Administration Services DPS. The 3 distinct categories of the DPS service filters are Sector, Services and Location. If you are successfully appointed to the DPS following your submission you will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout the duration of the DPS. CCS reserves the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its lifetime in accordance with the terms set out in the DPS Contract. Additional information: Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the OJEU contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc This Framework Agreement RM6172 is for use by Contracting Authorities in the United Kingdom that exist on 18th August and which fall into one or more of the following categories: 1. Any of the following: (a) Ministerial government departments; (b) Non ministerial government departments; (c) Executive agencies of government; (d) Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), including advisory NDPBs, executive NDPBs, and tribunal NDPBs; (e) Assembly Sponsored Public Bodies (ASPBs); (f) Police forces; (g) Fire and rescue services; (h) Ambulance services; (i) Maritime and coastguard agency services; (j) NHS bodies; (k) Educational bodies or establishments including state schools (nursery schools, primary schools, middle or high schools, secondary schools, special schools), academies, colleges, Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), further education colleges and universities; (l) Hospices; (m) National Parks; (n) Housing associations, including registered social landlords; (o) Third sector and charities; (p) Citizens advice bodies; (q) Councils, including county councils, district councils, county borough councils, community councils, London borough councils, unitary councils, metropolitan councils, parish councils; (r) Public corporations; (s) Public financial bodies or institutions; (t) Public pension funds; (u) Central banks; and (v) Civil service bodies, including public sector buying organisations. 2. Those listed and maintained by the Government on their website at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations or any replacement or updated web- CCS COMMERCIAL PRACTICE NOTE: OJEU NOTICE SCOPE Version FINAL 2.0 7 th May 2019 link. 3. Those listed and maintained by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) at https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/public sectorclassificationguide or any replacement or updated web-link. 4. Those bodies in England, Wales or Northern Ireland which are within the scope of the definition of "Contracting Authority" in regulation 2(1) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) and/or Schedule 1 PCR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-287548a7-c002-437c-a150-15b3cc0ef1e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9d50ea-95ae-47d5-af04-844fb27931d4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Dec 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Aug 2024 - 20 Aug 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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