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title: "Pay Benchmarking & Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-12db2e78-da49-4211-8fb8-d5da1543af44"
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# Pay Benchmarking & Consultancy

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-12db2e78-da49-4211-8fb8-d5da1543af44

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has completed the procurement process for the "Pay Benchmarking & Consultancy" contract, aimed at enhancing government capabilities and achieving efficiency savings within the public sector. This contract, classified under Research and Development services, was awarded to Korn Ferry Hay Group, with a total value of £170,000. The contract period runs from 14 October 2016 to 13 October 2017, following an open procurement method, which included a tender period that ended on 9 September 2016.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those focusing on benchmarking and governmental efficiency initiatives. Companies providing expertise in digital transformation, commercial practices, and project management would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders within this sector. The emphasis on strengthening critical government functions highlights the demand for innovative solutions and strategic consulting services.

## Notice

The target for efficiencies from civil service reform of around PS10bn by 2017/18, and between PS15-20bn by 2020, cannot be delivered without changes to working practices and building central capability. This contract was awarded to support the strengthening of the critical professions required to drive the CS reform agenda; boosting government capabilities and making efficiency savings. These critical functions include digital, commercial and project delivery. Further details can be found within the full documentation attached to this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a93939-2d09-44ce-bbcd-0d121adad966 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2016 - 13 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,000 |
| 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 | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2B 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KORN FERRY HAY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2017 at 20:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a93939-2d09-44ce-bbcd-0d121adad966

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a93939-2d09-44ce-bbcd-0d121adad966
  13th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47b6b0a4-9321-4e3e-afe7-fe6f90fb7936
  20161005 CCCC16A72 Pay Benchmarking Award Letter REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29fe2da0-47b6-4475-80ef-8f94772946b6
  CCCC16A72 Appendix B - Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e411e1bd-ce03-45fd-b974-e7176770a23b
  CCCC16A72 Letter of Appointment and Call Off Terms REDACTED

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