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Research into the Commerciality of Primary Steelmaking Production in the UK

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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04 Apr 2025 at 07:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has completed a public procurement process that focuses on the commerciality of primary steelmaking production in the UK. This project, titled "Research into the Commerciality of Primary Steelmaking Production in the UK," falls under the industry category of "Research and development consultancy services." The procurement, executed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, commenced with a tender process ending on 12 February 2025. The contract, valued at £415,000, was awarded on 14 March 2025 to McKinsey & Company, Inc. United Kingdom, and concluded on 18 April 2025. The project covers multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in research and consultancy services, particularly those addressing industrial and economic sectors like steelmaking. Businesses that can provide expert technical advice and support complex policy development projects will find this tender highly suitable. The allocation of up to £2.5 billion in funding for the steel industry, as outlined in the DBT's Manifesto, underscores the tender's potential to influence substantial policy decisions and economic initiatives. SMEs, in particular, may benefit from the opportunities associated with this contract, given the procurement's suitability for smaller enterprises.

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Notice Title

Research into the Commerciality of Primary Steelmaking Production in the UK

Notice Description

Expert technical advice to support the DBT Steel team, as part of their development of the Steel Strategy. The research will form the evidence base to underpin subsequent policy decisions in this area which includes decisions on spending up to PS2.5bn in funding for the steel industry as outlined in the Manifesto.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44324aae-5741-4b0c-812b-690b5e29c357
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc4b34b-8cba-4104-a6f3-a4bba5214ec9
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£415,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£415,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 18 Apr 2025 1-6 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

MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC. UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

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