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title: "The Commercial Accelerator Programme"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2017-08-09"
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# The Commercial Accelerator Programme

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-156dc59f-7b39-4201-8116-4824fee557c9

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## Summary

The procurement process for "The Commercial Accelerator Programme," initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, is now complete. This programme falls under the financial consultancy services industry category and was executed through an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 6th March 2015, with the contract running from 24th March 2015 to 31st March 2017. It encompasses various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, with a total estimated value of £2,700,000. The contract has been awarded to McKinsey & Company Inc United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in financial advisory, risk management, and project management services, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the scope of the programme, businesses offering expertise in feasibility studies, business analysis, and financial consultancy will find themselves well-positioned to deliver value. The competitive environment could favour companies that demonstrate innovative solutions and experience in managing consultancy initiatives across diverse geographical regions.

## Notice

The Commercial Accelerator Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5a1bd4-4b4b-4526-9d80-dbe87aadb703 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCKINSEY & COMPANY INC UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 66517300 - Risk management insurance services
- 66519310 - Insurance consultancy services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2017 at 10:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5a1bd4-4b4b-4526-9d80-dbe87aadb703
- 9 Aug 2017 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5a1bd4-4b4b-4526-9d80-dbe87aadb703

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5a1bd4-4b4b-4526-9d80-dbe87aadb703
  9th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8013d157-8398-461c-b5ec-5bf0a8696d61
  SO8344 REDACTED CAP Amended Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1d6ffc8c-f94c-4b68-954d-b77ec953c12d
  SO8344-01 - Redacted CCN
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d22c2bc5-b887-4b81-ac8a-cf5dd7b562fb
  SO8344-01 - Client Change Notice - Annex 1 REDACTED v2.1

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