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Management Consultancy Phase 2 Award Notice

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has conducted a procurement process for a Management Consultancy Phase 2 framework agreement, aimed at providing general management consultancy services across the UK public sector. This procurement, classified under CPV code 79411000, is now complete and encompasses a total value of £1.26 billion, with a contractual term from 21 November 2017 to 30 August 2021. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing public sector entities, including central government departments and local authorities, to participate. The procurement process concluded with the contract awarded to Accenture (UK) Ltd, following an active selection process.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering management consultancy services, to expand their client base within the public sector. Given the large value of the contract and the experience required, established consultancy firms and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with tailored solutions and competitive expertise would be well-positioned to leverage this arrangement. The inclusion of multiple lots also indicates potential for varied services, allowing firms to specialise in specific consultancy areas to better compete in future tenders or contracts within the framework.

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Notice Title

Management Consultancy Phase 2 Award Notice

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service as the Authority has put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3 (and any future successors to these organisations), which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities. This Procurement shall establish a multi Supplier public sector Framework Agreement for the purchase of Management Consultancy Services. This Framework Agreement shall comprise of 5 Lots. The Authority reserves the right for an electronic auction to be held by Contracting Authorities during further competition prior to an award of a contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c7807a-a129-4c01-94e4-68bb282fff60
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,260,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,260,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2017 - 30 Aug 2021 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ACCENTURE (UK

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