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COVID-19 Consultancy Task Force

CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE

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13 Nov 2020 at 10:26

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02 Oct 2020 at 08:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office, located in Liverpool, has completed a tender for the "COVID-19 Consultancy Task Force," which falls under the category of general management consultancy services. The contract, valued at £1,600,000, was awarded to The Boston Consulting Group UK LLP and is part of a selective procurement process using a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 10 August 2020 and will conclude on 31 March 2021, following a tender period that ended on 28 July 2020.

This contract presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in management consultancy, particularly those focused on public health or crisis management services. Businesses that can demonstrate capability in providing strategic insights and operational support during COVID-19 recovery efforts would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The nature of this work may also require collaboration with established firms, enabling growth through partnerships and networking within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COVID-19 Consultancy Task Force

Notice Description

Requirement for a COVID-19 Consultancy Task Force. 13/11/2020: On 27/10/2020 a Price only variation was carried out on this contract amounting to a maximum Contract value of PS2,400,000.00 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/78c89148-4bf7-444f-8c67-99cbc49daac7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 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
CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP

Further Information

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