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title: "Support for Managing the Expiry of the Estates PRIME Contract (EPC) (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)"
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# Support for Managing the Expiry of the Estates PRIME Contract (EPC) (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02df0871-4313-4349-a91e-993703122cb4

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions as the contracting authority, seeking support for managing the expiry of the Estates PRIME Contract (EPC). This contract, classified under technical analysis or consultancy services, was awarded to Montagu Evans LLP. The contract commenced on 30 November 2015 and concluded on 31 August 2018, with a total value of £885,309. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender process being initiated prior to the award date of 28 November 2015. The primary delivery address for the services is located in Leeds, England, and was aimed at supporting joint inspections in various regions, including the British Oversea Territories and other European areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and technical analysis services, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Given the nature of the work, firms with experience in contract management, compliance consultancy, and strategic planning would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with the procurement processes of large government departments can also enable SMEs to enhance their capabilities and grow their market presence through collaboration with established suppliers like Montagu Evans LLP.

## Notice

Support for Managing the Expiry of the Estates PRIME Contract (EPC) - Joint Inspections: South (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca37e9e-86ba-4c58-b3d3-c16dac1d9a7a |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2015 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2015 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £885,309 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £885,309 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MONTAGU EVANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2018 at 16:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca37e9e-86ba-4c58-b3d3-c16dac1d9a7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ca37e9e-86ba-4c58-b3d3-c16dac1d9a7a
  18th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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