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Merger Advice

O F W A T

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07 Nov 2024 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Merger Advice" was managed by O F W A T, located in Birmingham, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of General Management Consultancy Services (CPV code: 79411000) and covers regions in both England and Wales. This contract was procured using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action (below threshold). The tender period concluded on the 10th of November 2023, with the contract running from the 17th of November 2023 to the 31st of March 2024, valued at £54,000. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to Edge Economics Consulting Ltd on the 10th of November 2023.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in management consultancy. Businesses capable of advising on merger policies would find this contract beneficial, providing a platform to showcase their expertise and potentially secure future consultancy work. O F W A T's utilisation of a direct procurement method indicates a preference for established consultants with proven experience, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses with niche consulting skills in the public policy and merger advisory sectors.

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Notice Title

Merger Advice

Notice Description

Advising our merger policy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae56f762-e06a-4d77-adab-fc9694169df1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f744625-b0c3-4c47-9d3e-cb3231dd00c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
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
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), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDGE ECONOMICS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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