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Keep Britain Working Independent Review - Awarded Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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18 Jun 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded a contract for the "Keep Britain Working Independent Review" under the CCS framework RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), Lot 3: Complex & Transformation. This contract, valued at £400,000, is classified under business services, covering areas such as law, marketing, and consulting. The procurement process was selective, employing a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, now in the award stage, commenced on 10th June 2025 and will conclude on 9th September 2025. The services are intended for various locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and transformation services, although it is not suitable for VCSEs. The awarded contract involves the expertise of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, indicating that businesses with a robust framework in management consultancy and transformation will be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The detailed scope and substantial contract value are conducive to fostering growth and strengthening industry presence in consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Keep Britain Working Independent Review - Awarded Contract

Notice Description

Keep Britain Working Independent Review - Awarded Contract Additional information: Contract awarded using CCS framework RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) , Lot 3: Complex & Transformation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d42bc5e3-2711-4d08-b208-359ba95d3a7b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03e38b47-9502-4f9c-a189-3612e00f8736
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 9 Sep 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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