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Consultancy services in relation to the proposed acquisition of IDS

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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02 Aug 2024 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has commissioned a procurement process for consultancy services relating to the proposed acquisition of International Distribution Services by EP Group. This contract, classified under the industry category "Business and management consultancy services" (CPV code: 79410000), is valued at £225,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement is now at the award stage, with Ernst & Young LLP being the successful supplier. The key dates include the tender period ending on 2nd July 2024 and the contract period running from 3rd July 2024 to 31st March 2025. The consultancy services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy to grow by engaging in high-profile government contracts. Such contracts provide valuable experience and facilitate relationships with major governmental departments like the Department for International Trade. Businesses well-suited to compete in this type of tender are large-scale consultancy firms with substantial experience and the capacity to handle acquisitions and strategic advisory roles. Although this specific contract was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, similar future opportunities might be more inclusive, offering diverse business landscapes a chance to participate and expand their reach.

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Notice Title

Consultancy services in relation to the proposed acquisition of IDS

Notice Description

To provide DBT with consultancy services relating to the proposed acquisition of International Distribution Services by EP Group.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61501af8-4a55-4f8b-9d32-5ddf778bf17e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75b703b-7a61-408f-a7da-c6da9ceefc71
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
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL 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
TLI London

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

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