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PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT SPRINT

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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17 Apr 2026 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for consultancy services, titled "Provision of Consultancy Services for the Public Procurement Sprint," was managed by the Competition and Markets Authority, headquartered in London, England. This contract falls under the Business and management consultancy and related services category and targeted suppliers within the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a single tender action, considered direct and below threshold. The process concluded with an award on 9th March 2026, marking the contract's start on 9th April 2026 and its completion on 10th April 2026. Key dates included the tender period ending on 23rd February 2026.

This consultancy tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in management consultancy services to expand their portfolio. With a contract value of £108,000, this opportunity is particularly advantageous for SMEs who can provide tailored services to meet the strategic needs of government authorities. Companies adept in comprehensive consultancy services and experienced in delivering focused solutions to public sector clients would find this tender an excellent fit for their growth objectives. Moreover, engaging in direct procurement processes such as this allows businesses to establish significant connections within the public sector.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT SPRINT

Notice Description

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT SPRINT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-482379ff-8a73-4049-8b40-ced4f0db1d16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6d19a9a-d808-44c6-bcec-2c1fe15cf5f4
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 4AD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYANDCO

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