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title: "Provision of Consultancy for CCS"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
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# Provision of Consultancy for CCS

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ec1e481-2ded-4e43-8828-a9eb554d8f87

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service as the buyer for the contract titled "Provision of Consultancy for CCS." This contract relates to the general management consultancy services industry, with a total value of £29,500. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, which was initiated below the threshold for competitive bidding. The contract period commenced on 10th October 2017 and concluded on 21st November 2017. This contract opportunity was completed, with the award being published on 3rd April 2018.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services to engage with the public sector. Businesses that focus on management consultancy, particularly those that can provide tailored services under a direct procurement model, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, with the contract awarded to Ernst & Young LLP, there may be scope for SMEs to integrate as subcontractors or partners in future projects, thereby facilitating business growth and collaboration within the sector.

## Notice

Provision of Consultancy for CCS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb8d906-2e9a-482a-a8f3-1287ca7d1428 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2017 - 21 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,500 |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2018 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb8d906-2e9a-482a-a8f3-1287ca7d1428

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb8d906-2e9a-482a-a8f3-1287ca7d1428
  3rd April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7778475e-1b7e-46f4-a5dc-2a167cdbedec
  Contract Award
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc5bba3a-6bf4-4d56-9978-3c993789e9a9
  Contract Document

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