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title: "Strategic Narrative and Priorities"
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# Strategic Narrative and Priorities

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27bcf1f9-47f1-474b-8a40-fc1b25c066e9

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## Summary

HS2 has completed the award process for the contract titled "Strategic Narrative and Priorities," classified under business analysis consultancy services (CPV code 72221000). The contract, valued at £1,940,000 GBP, was awarded to Boston Consulting Group and covers a period from 21 January 2025 to 31 March 2025, with the possibility of a 5-week extension. This procurement involved a selective process as a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered across locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20 January 2025 and the award date of 21 January 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for large consultancy firms experienced in business analysis and strategy development, like Boston Consulting Group. Businesses suitable to compete in such tenders typically possess a substantial resource base and expertise in handling large-scale consultancy projects. Engaging in this contract benefits involved firms by strengthening their portfolio with high-profile government consultancy services, paving the way for future opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract to source, collate and present the information required on behalf of HS2 Ltd Contract has been awarded for a period of 15 weeks with option to extend for a further 5 weeks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c4b6b6e-ac00-43cb-897b-e5409c3d8b72 |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,940,000 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c4b6b6e-ac00-43cb-897b-e5409c3d8b72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c4b6b6e-ac00-43cb-897b-e5409c3d8b72
  14th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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