Tender

CCCC17A03 - Provision of Consultancy for CCS Identifying areas where SMEs can add value

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

06 Feb 2017 at 09:48

Tender

27 Jan 2017 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is seeking consultancy services under the tender titled "CCCC17A03 - Provision of Consultancy for CCS Identifying areas where SMEs can add value." This procurement process falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services and is based in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active with a submission deadline set for 10th February 2017, following which the contract period will commence on 27th February 2017 and conclude on 24th March 2017. Potential providers need to register on the CCS e-Sourcing Suite to participate in this tender.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with the public sector by providing valuable consultancy support. The project focuses on enhancing SME spending within government departments, making it ideal for businesses in consulting, research analysis, and public sector advisory roles. By participating, firms can not only contribute to increasing SME engagement but also potentially expand their client base within government departments.

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Notice Title

CCCC17A03 - Provision of Consultancy for CCS Identifying areas where SMEs can add value

Notice Description

This procurement is for the provision of consultancy support to aid The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) in identifying areas and sectors where departmental Small and Medium sized Enterprise (SME) spend can potentially be increased. This is in response to a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) recommendation and the outputs are to be delivered by 24th March 2017. This report is available online at: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmselect/cmpubacc/882/882.pdf CCS has conducted some market research into specific categories of spend (identified in section 4.2). The purpose of this requirement is to analyse this research, augment it through departmental interviews, provide advice and make recommendations to CCS. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6a74f5e-b2e7-4e27-b065-c5795938066e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84729aa-e872-4ad5-9ab2-edba3d5c0bc4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2017 - 24 Mar 2017 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
julia.aldous@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
TLJ South East (England)

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

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