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The provision of Support to the CEO Office

HS2

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10 Jan 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

HS2 has awarded a contract to The Nichols Group Ltd for the provision of support services to the CEO Office. This procurement, classified under business and management consultancy services (CPV 79410000), covers the regions of West Midlands and London, United Kingdom. The tender, which was conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, has a total value of £2,000,000. The contract commenced on 6th January 2025 and is set to end on 5th July 2025, with the possibility of a 3-month extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in business and management services. The selective procurement method indicates that only qualified suppliers from an existing framework were able to bid, highlighting the importance of being part of such networks. SMEs that are capable of providing large-scale consultancy services can look towards similar opportunities for potential growth by ensuring they meet the criteria for inclusion in relevant frameworks.

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Notice Title

The provision of Support to the CEO Office

Notice Description

The Contract has been awarded to The Nichols Group Ltd for the provision of support to the CEO Office for an initial period of 6 months with the option to extend for up to a further 3 months for the maximum value of PS2,000,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b3997ba-e051-4fdf-b61e-bc54b88b2818
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c1fc1a-5064-4a3d-a5b8-bfb7fc5f8ba5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jul 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
HS2
Contact Name
Louise Amy Scott
Contact Email
louise.scott@hs2.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
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), TLI London

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NICHOLS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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