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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Cabinet Office involves a call-off from the Independent Shared Service Centre 2 (ISSC2 Framework) and falls under the services category, specifically in business and management consultancy. The Cabinet Office, located in London, is the buying organisation for this contract, which focuses on providing shared business support services like human resources and finance, as well as transition services. The current procurement stage is an award update, with a significant modification to the existing COOF to extend its term to 30 April 2027, ensuring continued service delivery past 31 October 2025. Located in the UK, this contract is governed by the legal basis under the CELEX 32014L0024 scheme, with the procurement involving a long-term partnership agreement extended due to operational requirements and technical constraints.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for large consultancy firms specialising in business support services, particularly those adept at managing complex transitions and integrations across government departments. Companies offering expertise in shared services integration, human resources, finance systems, and technology transformation will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The extension of the contract period also indicates a steady demand for reliable service providers who can offer continuity and adaptability, making this an attractive prospect for businesses looking to establish or expand their government sector engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cabinet Office Call Off from Independent Shared Service Centre 2 (ISSC2 Framework)

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of: 1. shared critical business support services including human resources, finance and accounts, payroll and procurement to Crown and other public sector bodies 2. 'Transition Services' to support the exit from SSCL to the new providers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058eca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051686-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£116,827,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 201312 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cabinet Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

Shared Services Connected Limited

Shared Services Connected Ltd

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