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title: "Sponsorship Support Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HS2"
published: "2017-07-04"
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# Sponsorship Support Contract

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01466cb9-9bf7-4953-bc52-a7df2c4505b6

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by HS2 Ltd., involves a contract titled "Sponsorship Support Contract" for general management consultancy services, specifically aimed at developing and implementing HS2's long-term sponsorship model. The contract, valued at £192,690, was awarded to the Nichols Group and spans from 18th April 2017 to 15th August 2017, with an option for a three-month extension. This award marks a complete stage in the procurement process, facilitated through a tender method. The locations affected by this contract include regions in the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in management consultancy, particularly those with expertise in sponsorship and corporate relations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement well-suited to their capabilities, allowing them to engage with high-profile projects and build valuable partnerships. Companies that demonstrate innovation and a strategic approach to consultancy services will likely benefit and gain competitive advantage in the evolving landscape of public procurement with HS2.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded to the Nichols Group for the provision of advice and support on the development and implementation of HS2 Ltd.'s long-term sponsorship model. The contract has been awarded for period of 3 months, with the option to extend for a further 3 month period if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e732db91-20b5-4c22-8cc1-475277d6c6ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2017 - 15 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,690 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £192,690 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NICHOLS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2017 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e732db91-20b5-4c22-8cc1-475277d6c6ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e732db91-20b5-4c22-8cc1-475277d6c6ef
  4th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hs2-business

## Provenance

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