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VARIATION

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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04 Mar 2020 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a variation contract awarded by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on research and development consultancy services. The contract, titled "VARIATION", has a total value of £67,000 and is situated within the UK. The procurement method employed is selective, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 24 October 2019 to 23 June 2020, with the award notification published on 4 March 2020, following its completion stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the research and development consulting sector to expand their business portfolios. Companies specialising in consultancy services, particularly those able to demonstrate experience and capabilities in research, would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement activities. The selective nature of the procurement process suggests that only businesses meeting specific criteria will be invited to compete, thereby encouraging qualified firms to engage in further growth through such government contracts.

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Notice Title

VARIATION

Notice Description

Variation to contract CCZZ19A41 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e199cc0-2317-4568-a5c5-6d4a1b860a76

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-feaed40f-8362-4fc7-aebd-a5dcf08d88cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05f0db8b-7aeb-41df-b9cd-4051cf35c987
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2019 - 23 Jun 2020 6-12 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Redacted
Contact Email
cs.procurement@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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

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