Award

The Provision of Surge Consultancy Services for the COVID-19 Task Force

CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE

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Award

14 Dec 2020 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Surge Consultancy Services for the COVID-19 Task Force" following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the RM6008 Management Consultancy Framework Two. This procurement was completed on 26th October 2020, with the total contract value amounting to £3,000,000, allocated to two suppliers for assignments distributed on a rotational basis. The contract will be effective from 28th October 2020 until 30th September 2021, with service delivery locations across the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large consultancy firms, especially those skilled in business and management consultancy services, to engage in meaningful projects that support governmental operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses well-suited to compete in this arena are those with expertise in strategic consulting, crisis management, and health sector advisory services, which can leverage their skills to contribute to the task force's objectives.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Surge Consultancy Services for the COVID-19 Task Force

Notice Description

This Contract opportunity has been placed and this notice is provided for transparency purposes. The Cabinet Office has a requirement for Surge Consultancy Services for the COVID-19 Task Force. The procurement activity was undertaken as a further competition using Lot 1 of the RM6008 Management Consultancy Framework Two (MCF2), under Contract Reference CCCC20B44. Awards have been made to two suppliers who will share the Total Contract Value of PS3,000,000.00, and assignments will be allocated on a rotational 'Cab Rank' basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3afa02a6-8ca9-4672-8d8f-c6b12674641d
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
Not specified
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 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
CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Cabinet Office : Cabinet Office
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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