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Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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28 Sep 2021 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), identified as RM6187, is managed by the Crown Commercial Service, located in Liverpool, England. With a total contract value of £3.6 billion, this procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically relating to mergers and acquisition services, advisory services, and various consulting areas. The contract period commenced on 24 August 2021 and will extend until 23 August 2025. This open procedure tender was officially published on 28 September 2021, finalising its end date for bids on 18 December 2020.

This substantial framework offers robust opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy and professional services within the UK. Companies with expertise in financial consultancy, market research, environmental services, and various advisory roles could greatly benefit from participating in this tender. The multi-lot framework enables both large and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete, thereby promoting a competitive environment that encourages innovation and tailored solutions across diverse sectors, including public health, education, and local government.

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Notice Title

Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3)

Notice Description

Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) (RM6187) is a multi-Lot Framework Agreement available for use by UK public sector bodies and future successor organisation, which includes Central Government Departments and their arm's length bodies and agencies, the wider public sector and third sector including, but not limited to, local government, health, education, police, fire and rescue, housing associations and charities. Services will be primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. This Framework Agreement replaced Management Consultancy Framework (RM3745) and Management Consultancy Framework Two (RM6008). Please note that this procurement is for professional services and not contingent labour.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80fe2e06-e6ef-44a4-9dc3-915d065c14d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

66121000 - Mergers and acquisition services

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

66519600 - Actuarial services

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services

71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services

71351220 - Geological consultancy services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

85000000 - Health and social work services

90700000 - Environmental services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,600,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2021 - 23 Aug 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3450103503

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

A LIST OF SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS AREA

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