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Advisory Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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14 Jul 2025 at 10:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Advisory Services" has been completed by the Bank of England, acting as the buyer. The contract, part of the business services sector, was awarded under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The primary location for service delivery is England, United Kingdom. The tender phase concluded on 8th May 2025, followed by the awarding of the contract to 4C Associates Limited on 12th May 2025. The contract period spans from 1st June 2025 to 30th September 2025, with the total contract value amounting to £71,380.

This procurement presents numerous opportunities for service-oriented businesses, particularly those specialising in consulting and advisory roles within the business services industry. The focus on SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) indicates a preference for agile and innovative service providers that can deliver tailored solutions. Enterprises with a robust framework agreement experience and those capable of offering strategic advice to high-profile clients like the Bank of England would find this opportunity especially beneficial for business growth. The engagement in such a dynamic and crucial sector offers scope for building a strong portfolio and gaining prestige through association with a significant financial institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advisory Services

Notice Description

Advisory Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6bee6244-1a9a-42cc-833b-ae9032ea586a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e34c241-8fa4-468a-8c1a-548b0b108dde
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,380 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,380 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

4C ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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