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title: "Agreement for the provision of Due Diligence Activities for PortalPlanQuest- Awarded Contract"
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# Agreement for the provision of Due Diligence Activities for PortalPlanQuest- Awarded Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25443b96-4463-41d3-915a-2357bccbdfe8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has awarded a contract titled "Agreement for the provision of Due Diligence Activities for PortalPlanQuest" in the financial consultancy services category. This procurement process was initiated through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy Framework (RM3745). The award was completed on 17th July 2020, with the contract period running from 20th July 2020 to 31st October 2020. The service was delivered at the address located in London, United Kingdom, and the contract value amounted to £53,775.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in due diligence activities. Companies that have a proven track record in management consultancy and a strong understanding of the planning sector would be well-positioned to compete in similar processes. The contracting authority's reliance on a framework agreement suggests ongoing procurement opportunities within the sector, making it beneficial for suppliers seeking to expand their footprint in public procurement.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. This contract is to conduct Due Diligence activities into the preferred buyer of Terraquest who own a 75% share in the Planning Portal (the company name for the Planning Portal is PortalPlanQuest (PPQ)). This publication includes two contract amendments for additional due diligence activities which were not anticipated under the original scope of work. This contract was competed under Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy Framework (MCF) RM3745

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c7555d-7783-4c2e-af1b-7e32c6e49551 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,775 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,773 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2021 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c7555d-7783-4c2e-af1b-7e32c6e49551

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97c7555d-7783-4c2e-af1b-7e32c6e49551
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1610f66e-04bf-4126-903e-76fbc1ac1100
  Tasking Order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c8deefb-e967-4c8f-9664-e0c9bc1bdf41
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2ad71df-ee83-4831-9076-8891ad2b12e5
  Variation 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/479f08ff-3596-4935-9652-f6a640b73397
  Variation 2

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