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Pay Policy Review

CABINET OFFICE

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01 Apr 2025 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed the procurement process for a "Pay Policy Review" under the human resources management consultancy services category. The contract, which involved engaging an adviser to provide independent advice on a special advisers pay policy review, was awarded without prior publication due to the technical expertise required. The process, tagged as an award and contract, was classified as a limited procurement method and took place in the United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 3rd March 2025, with a value of £20,000. The Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) was selected as the supplier for this contract.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with specialised knowledge in HR policy, public sector experience, and a background in liaising with key stakeholders such as Trade Unions and Ministers. Organisations with expertise in these areas can position themselves competitively for similar future contracts. SMEs and consultancy firms focusing on human resources management consultancy services will find this type of tender an excellent opportunity to leverage their skills and grow their business profile within the public sector. The optional extension period provided in the contract reflects a potential for additional work, enticing businesses to deliver high-quality services to secure further opportunities.

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Notice Title

Pay Policy Review

Notice Description

This contract is to engage an adviser to provide independent advice on a special advisers pay policy review.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of the services of an independent adviser to contribute to a pay policy review.

Options: One optional extension period of up to 6 weeks is provided for in the contract.

Procurement Information

An adviser with significant HR policy and pay expertise is required. There is a specific required skill set that includes public sector experience and expertise in working with key stakeholders such as Trade Unions, Ministers etc to provide credibility and input to an independent review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012195-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (IDEA

Further Information

Notice URLs

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