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Capturing Economic Security in Green Book Value for Money Assessments

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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13 Mar 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract titled "Capturing Economic Security in Green Book Value for Money Assessments," which falls under the research services industry category. The procurement process entailed selective tendering via a dynamic purchasing system call-off. This tender focuses on a comprehensive economic security and resilience research, aiming to develop a new framework for the Green Book guidance. The contract details include a value of £150,000, with the project spanning from 13 September 2024 to 13 March 2025. The research services are intended for delivery across various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research and consultancy, providing impactful policy frameworks. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, exemplified by the awarded supplier, PA Consulting, a large-scale consulting firm. Engaging in this contract offers a pathway to establish credibility within the public sector and expand outreach in the economic research domain, facilitating long-term growth and partnership prospects.

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Notice Title

Capturing Economic Security in Green Book Value for Money Assessments

Notice Description

To provide DBT with research services including a literature review regarding economic security and resilience, and to develop a novel framework for the inclusion of economic security in Green Book guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e9099d1-2574-47f9-aa80-5f329f1d6f3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29804528-9553-452f-9ba2-2c359fdc5424
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2024 - 13 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

PA CONSULTING

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