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title: "Provision of Consultancy for GCS Media Buying Transition Support"
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# Provision of Consultancy for GCS Media Buying Transition Support

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e97b2ef-561a-4f50-87bc-d86c1ab3cb14

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office, located in Liverpool, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Consultancy for GCS Media Buying Transition Support". This project falls under the accounting and auditing services category, with a contract value of £62,000. The procurement was conducted as a direct method via a single tender action, which was necessary due to its below-threshold nature. The tender period concluded on 21 August 2018, while the contract commencement date was on 22 August 2018, extending until 21 December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in media buying and transition support services, particularly those with experience in governmental contracts. Businesses that are well-prepared to handle media consultancy and possess strong knowledge of the intricacies of public sector procurement will be highly competitive. This contract highlights a chance for expansion within the public sector, particularly for firms aiming to establish or enhance their service offerings to government entities.

## Notice

Provision of Consultancy for GCS Media Buying Transition Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8dad4d-5492-427e-b0d6-2fb200e14c1a |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2018 - 21 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2019 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8dad4d-5492-427e-b0d6-2fb200e14c1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c8dad4d-5492-427e-b0d6-2fb200e14c1a
  14th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8efe9ec6-20fe-4044-abcd-526dc69786f6
  CCCC18A88- Award Letter v1.1 (REDACTED)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5353e976-dde3-43e9-a834-fa36d14d9288
  CCCC18A88- Contract v1.0 (REDACTED)

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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