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title: "CCCC18A99-1 Provision of External Support to Collaborate with Industry and External Organisation on the Critical Skills Challenge facing the Defence Sector"
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# CCCC18A99-1 Provision of External Support to Collaborate with Industry and External Organisation on the Critical Skills Challenge facing the Defence Sector

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2271f25d-19d2-442d-a0e3-08a245a01321

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service engaging in a contract titled "CCCC18A99-1 Provision of External Support to Collaborate with Industry and External Organisation on the Critical Skills Challenge facing the Defence Sector." This process falls under the services category, specifically business analysis and general management consultancy. The tender period ended on 23rd November 2018, and the contract, valued at £743,955, commenced on 26th November 2018 and will conclude on 31st March 2019. This contractual agreement was established through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the execution located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses that specialise in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in supporting the defence sector and addressing critical skills challenges. Within this context, larger firms like Ernst & Young LLP, the awarded supplier, can provide extensive resources and capabilities. Smaller consultancy firms with a strong track record in similar projects may also find competitive avenues to explore, as this project likely demands innovative solutions and insights into industry collaboration.

## Notice

Contract Variation - CCCC18A99. An uplift in contract value. The original contract value of PS495,970.00 ex VAT, will be uplifted by PS247,985.00 ex VAT, taking the total contract value to PS743,955.00 ex VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d278c81c-9970-4d4a-86a1-39ffabbdcc28 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £743,955 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £743,955 |
| 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 | NEWPORT |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2019 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d278c81c-9970-4d4a-86a1-39ffabbdcc28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d278c81c-9970-4d4a-86a1-39ffabbdcc28
  28th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4442df00-16f5-4604-95d2-cf21a7a072cc
  Call Off Schedule 12 Variation Form

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