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Business Consultancy Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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21 Jan 2022 at 15:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT (DCMS) seeking Business Consultancy Services to assist with the liquidation of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. The contracting period for this selective tender began on 3rd July 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021, with a total contract value of £45,000. The tender reached its completion stage, with an award made on 21st August 2020, and the associated award notice published on 21st January 2022. The services were categorised under the CPV code 79000000, which pertains to various business services including law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment.

This contract presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete in providing specialised consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in consultancy related to public sector organisations, particularly those experienced in handling liquidation processes or similar projects, will find this tender suitable for fostering business growth. Engaging with the DCMS, a prominent government department, can also enhance credibility and visibility in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Consultancy Services

Notice Description

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide business consultancy services in relation to the liquidation of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a0cd47b-fd0f-4d8a-8d6c-860a1352fd26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891fd664-7600-4acf-9ad7-111d766c1ded
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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