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Commercial Support During a Challenge 25/27

GAMBLING COMMISSION

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04 Apr 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission, based in Birmingham, England, has completed its procurement process for a project titled "Commercial Support During a Challenge 25/27." This procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category, specifically targeting the West Midlands region. The contract, valued at £250,000, commenced on 4th April 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2027. The procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective approach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in litigation support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete. Ernst & Young Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the potential for both large organisations and smaller entities to engage and secure contracts in this sector.

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Notice Title

Commercial Support During a Challenge 25/27

Notice Description

Continued support with the 4NL Competition process during Litigation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4287cfd0-883e-4a3b-bad8-df85423176e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a750b89-7946-4b41-94d7-3323fb79424a
Current Stage
Award
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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