Award

The Provision of Subject Matter Expertise Consultancy Services for the Future Administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

23 Jul 2018 at 14:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service as the buying organisation, which is seeking consultancy services for the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme. The contract, titled "The Provision of Subject Matter Expertise Consultancy Services for the Future Administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme," has a total value of £760,000 (excluding VAT) and falls within the research consultancy services industry category. The procurement process was executed via a direct method as a single tender action below threshold, with the contract period commencing on 10 April 2018 and concluding on 9 April 2020. The award was made on 9 April 2018, and the successful supplier, PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, is based in Cardiff.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in consultancy and pension administration. Companies specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those large enough to handle substantial contracts, would find themselves well-positioned to compete. Given the specific nature of these services, businesses that can demonstrate proficiency in pension schemes and associated consultancy services will likely have an advantage in this market. The substantial contract value further highlights the potential for business expansion within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Subject Matter Expertise Consultancy Services for the Future Administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme

Notice Description

An uplift in value of an additional PS140,000.00 (excluding VAT) on top of the original PS620,000.00 (Excluding VAT) bringing the total Contract value to PS760,000.00 (excluding VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80d41bec-728c-4d52-8e2f-d56c3667153b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£760,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£760,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2018 - 9 Apr 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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