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Support to the UK Freeport Programme - MODIFICATION TO AN AWARDED CONTRACT

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract modification for the UK Freeport Programme, managed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, based in London, England. The consultancy services required fall under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services, with the buyer being the same ministry. The modification has been awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited, increasing the contract's value by £1,246,245, bringing the total to £13,488,562 excluding VAT. This is part of a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The contract modification, issued on 5th August 2025, extends the delivery period to 31st March 2026, catering to increased support, especially for Scottish and Welsh Freeports.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in development consultancy, particularly those with multi-disciplinary capabilities to provide strategic guidance, programme support, and technical assistance. It is ideal for large-scale firms with experience in finance mechanisms for infrastructure projects, as the work involves unlocking complex tax sites and providing programme management support. Taking part in such a project can potentially elevate a company's profile and expertise in facilitating large governmental initiatives, positioning them as leaders in public sector development consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support to the UK Freeport Programme - MODIFICATION TO AN AWARDED CONTRACT

Notice Description

This notice is in relation to modification of an existing Contract pursuant to regulation 72(1)(b) and 72(1)(e) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and is published for transparency purposes. The original contract was awarded under Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy 2 Framework (RM 6008) Lot 1. The contract is for a multi-disciplinary partner to work with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to support the delivery of the UK's Freeports Programme. The supplier provides challenge and strategic advice to improve the quality and delivery of Freeports plans and proposals. This support encompasses four functions: 1. Strategic advice. 2. Shared products and learning. 3. Programme support and advice. 4. Troubleshooting draw-down service. This modification is for additional support required for Freeports through to March 2026, including technical assistance for the Scottish Green Freeports and Welsh Freeports, and continued programme management support/advice, in particular to support site financing and unlocking complex tax sites across the Freeport Programme. The additional work commissioned is consistent with the scope of the original contract. This modification increases the total value of the contract by PS1,246,245 (ex VAT), from PS12,242,317 (ex VAT) to PS13,488,562 (excl. VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e0f6d21-9dca-482d-a4e8-60b617cbd920
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3032628-b9ca-4380-b71e-9321e549939c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Other - Modification pursuant to regulation 72(1)(b) and 72(1)(e) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,246,245 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,248,235 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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