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title: "Project Initiation Support"
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# Project Initiation Support

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05699370-1d84-4def-8d0e-9324dc0c6d7a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, seeking contractors to provide "Project Initiation Support" services under a Framework Agreement. This initiative falls within the industry category of consultancy services, specifically targeting transport systems, energy efficiency, construction, and IT. The contract, structured as an open procedure, features an estimated value of £20,600,000 and spans a contract period from 21 March 2017 to 20 March 2019. The tender was completed on 25 May 2017, following a series of awards for various Lots, which included academic, management, and specialist consultancy services, awarded between December 2016 and January 2017.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in project management, consultancy, and technical services, particularly those that can contribute to governmental infrastructure initiatives both within the UK and internationally. Companies offering expertise in construction consultancy, technical analysis, IT services, or energy management would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. With the collaborative nature of the Framework Agreement aimed at enhancing project delivery, engaging with the Crown Commercial Service could result in long-term partnerships and an expanded project portfolio for successful bidders.

## Notice

The Authority sought to set up a Framework Agreement to offer this service to departments (including arm's length bodies), local government and internationally through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). The Infrastructure and Projects Authority, formed on 1 January 2016, brings together Infrastructure UK (IUK) and the Major Projects Authority (MPA). The Framework Agreement is a true collaboration of the best professionals to bring a quality service to improve the delivery of projects and programmes both in the UK and internationally. The Authority looked for partners through the Framework to contribute to expanding the scope and application of the tool with the emphasis being on improved outcomes. The Authority's role will be to oversee the use and support directly where there are projects and HM Government priorities. The structure and award mechanism of the Framework Agreement and commercial model underpinning it should incentive Suppliers on the Framework Agreement to grow and develop the tool in order to maximise opportunities for implementation. The Authority brings together expertise in infrastructure and the financing, delivery and assurance of major projects as a single unit, reporting to the Chancellor and the Minister for the Cabinet Office it supports infrastructure and project development and delivery across the whole of Government. Additional information: Lot 1 - Academic - Awarded 23/12/2016 Lot 2 - Management Consultant - Awarded 17/01/2017 Lot 3A - Specialist/Technical Consultant - Construction - Awarded 24/01/2017 Lot 3B - Specialist/Technical Consultant - Energy - Awarded 24/01/2017 Lot 3C - Specialist/Technical Consultant - Housing and Regeneration - Awarded 24/01/2017 Lot 3D - Specialist/Technical Consultant - Transformation - Awarded 24/01/2017 Lot 3E - Specialist/Technical Consultant - IT - Awarded 24/01/2017 Lot 3F - Specialist/Technical Consultant - Defence - Awarded 24/01/2017 Lot 3G - Specialist/Technical Consultant - International Infrastructure - Awarded 24/01/2017 Lot 2 - Management Consultant - Awarded 17/01/2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dedf15d4-81eb-4e76-bddb-58ba8584f45b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2017 - 20 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,600,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED LIST OF SUCCESSFULLY AWARDED SUPPLIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 75221000 - Military defence services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 25 May 2017 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dedf15d4-81eb-4e76-bddb-58ba8584f45b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dedf15d4-81eb-4e76-bddb-58ba8584f45b
  25th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54bfe84d-9a2f-44a3-8e28-a4692536b704
  RM3807 Project Initiation Support Success Suppliers
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd1a46b8-4ddb-4c75-bc7c-3616012074de
  RM3807 - SAMPLE REDACTED FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/infrastructure-and-projects-authority

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