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British Steel Ltd - Onsite Operations Advisory Management

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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28 Apr 2025 at 06:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), located in London, has completed the procurement process for advisory management services to support the onsite operations of British Steel Limited. This contract falls within the industry category of miscellaneous business-related services and involves extensive geographic coverage, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The procurement was conducted using a direct method with a single tender action below the threshold, culminating in an award stage. The contract, valued at £4,000,000 GBP, started on 13 April 2025 and is set to conclude on 12 May 2025, with an award date of 13 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale business entities with expertise in providing comprehensive advisory and management services. Given the specific nature of this project, SMEs and VCSEs are unlikely to find it suitable; however, companies with a strong background in consultancy and management services, particularly in complex industrial or government-supported operations, are ideally positioned to compete in similar tenders. The successful company, Ernst & Young LLP, has exemplified the caliber required, thereby setting a precedent for large consulting firms to explore similar opportunities within government-related operations.

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Notice Title

British Steel Ltd - Onsite Operations Advisory Management

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has purchased advisory management support services to facilitate the continued onsite operations of British Steel Limited while HMG establishes its own management chain.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4347b38b-e961-44f8-aaaf-2d76fea006c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9f90ae-602b-4219-8750-669a67d4d2dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2025 - 12 May 2025 30 days
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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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