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title: "Outline Costs to inform MRF Operator Decision"
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published: "2024-11-08"
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# Outline Costs to inform MRF Operator Decision

Buyer: THE CROWN ESTATE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1931eeee-a2a6-40a5-81b7-1c1f783c5744

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## Summary

The Crown Estate, a reputable entity based in London, completed a procurement process titled "Outline Costs to inform MRF Operator Decision" in the services category. The tender, which focused on various services, proceeded through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. This contract operates nationally across the United Kingdom with a total value of £47,000 and involved a tender period ending on 20th August 2024, followed by the contract period from 21st August 2024 to 17th October 2024. Key dates include the award date of 20th August 2024, with the contract subsequently announced on 8th November 2024.

This tender offers robust growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised service assessments, particularly those proficient in operational and cost analysis within material recovery facilities (MRFs). Large organisations, similar in scale to the winning supplier Grant Thornton Limited, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, bringing significant expertise and comprehensive service offerings. While this specific contract is complete, similar future contracts could greatly benefit consultants and financial advisors aiming to expand their public sector portfolios, particularly within the UK's service industry.

## Notice

Outline Costs to inform MRF Operator Decision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e44bf4-1d55-4a7c-b251-6587315e80bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2024 - 17 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,000 |
| 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 | THE CROWN ESTATE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1Y 4AH |
| 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 | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e44bf4-1d55-4a7c-b251-6587315e80bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e44bf4-1d55-4a7c-b251-6587315e80bd
  8th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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