--- title: "Grant Administration Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-287548a7-c002-437c-a150-15b3cc0ef1e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-287548a7-c002-437c-a150-15b3cc0ef1e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-287548a7-c002-437c-a150-15b3cc0ef1e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-287548a7-c002-437c-a150-15b3cc0ef1e7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2023-02-06" --- # Grant Administration Services Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-287548a7-c002-437c-a150-15b3cc0ef1e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-287548a7-c002-437c-a150-15b3cc0ef1e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-287548a7-c002-437c-a150-15b3cc0ef1e7.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is initiating a tender process titled "Grant Administration Services" under the Restricted procedure (above threshold) procurement method. This tender, identified by the ID RM6172, aims to establish a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of Administration services for all UK central government departments, public sector organizations, and third sector bodies. The tender period ends on 18th August 2024, with a contract period starting on 19th August 2024 and ending on 20th August 2024. The total contract value is £50,000,000 GBP. This opportunity presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in providing Grant Administration Services. Businesses suitable for this tender include those in the services sector dealing with administrative services. The tender process is currently at an active stage, offering opportunities for growth and collaboration for businesses across various sectors. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is setting up a new dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for a period of 48 months. The DPS is being established for the provision of Grant Administration Services for all UK central government departments and their arm's length bodies, the wider public sector and third sector organisations. CCS is inviting bidders to request to participate in the new Grant Administration Services DPS. The 3 distinct categories of the DPS service filters are Sector, Services and Location. If you are successfully appointed to the DPS following your submission you will be invited by customers (buyers) to submit tenders for relevant services through a call for competition. This DPS remains open for any supplier to request to participate throughout the duration of the DPS. CCS reserves the right to reduce, extend or terminate the DPS period at any time during its lifetime in accordance with the terms set out in the DPS Contract. Additional information: Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End Date have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the OJEU contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc This Framework Agreement RM6172 is for use by Contracting Authorities in the United Kingdom that exist on 18th August and which fall into one or more of the following categories: 1. Any of the following: (a) Ministerial government departments; (b) Non ministerial government departments; (c) Executive agencies of government; (d) Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs), including advisory NDPBs, executive NDPBs, and tribunal NDPBs; (e) Assembly Sponsored Public Bodies (ASPBs); (f) Police forces; (g) Fire and rescue services; (h) Ambulance services; (i) Maritime and coastguard agency services; (j) NHS bodies; (k) Educational bodies or establishments including state schools (nursery schools, primary schools, middle or high schools, secondary schools, special schools), academies, colleges, Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), further education colleges and universities; (l) Hospices; (m) National Parks; (n) Housing associations, including registered social landlords; (o) Third sector and charities; (p) Citizens advice bodies; (q) Councils, including county councils, district councils, county borough councils, community councils, London borough councils, unitary councils, metropolitan councils, parish councils; (r) Public corporations; (s) Public financial bodies or institutions; (t) Public pension funds; (u) Central banks; and (v) Civil service bodies, including public sector buying organisations. 2. Those listed and maintained by the Government on their website at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations or any replacement or updated web- CCS COMMERCIAL PRACTICE NOTE: OJEU NOTICE SCOPE Version FINAL 2.0 7 th May 2019 link. 3. Those listed and maintained by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) at https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/nationalaccounts/uksectoraccounts/datasets/public sectorclassificationguide or any replacement or updated web-link. 4. Those bodies in England, Wales or Northern Ireland which are within the scope of the definition of "Contracting Authority" in regulation 2(1) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) and/or Schedule 1 PCR. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9d50ea-95ae-47d5-af04-844fb27931d4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | 4 Dec 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 20 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75100000 - Administration services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2023 at 08:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9d50ea-95ae-47d5-af04-844fb27931d4 - 3 Feb 2023 at 15:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9d50ea-95ae-47d5-af04-844fb27931d4 - 17 Nov 2021 at 17:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9d50ea-95ae-47d5-af04-844fb27931d4 - 10 Sep 2020 at 11:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9d50ea-95ae-47d5-af04-844fb27931d4 - 21 Aug 2020 at 08:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9d50ea-95ae-47d5-af04-844fb27931d4 - 20 Aug 2020 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9d50ea-95ae-47d5-af04-844fb27931d4 - 20 Aug 2020 at 12:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9d50ea-95ae-47d5-af04-844fb27931d4 - 20 Aug 2020 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9d50ea-95ae-47d5-af04-844fb27931d4 - 13 Jul 2020 at 09:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf3d85c-1d05-4a6e-910f-59151bc2938e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f9d50ea-95ae-47d5-af04-844fb27931d4 6th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cf3d85c-1d05-4a6e-910f-59151bc2938e 13th July 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08e5fb0e-28b2-46c1-b2a6-5a9a8bf2dfc9 Attachment 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63e4b635-11b5-4d8b-952d-5cfde4671e6b Attachment 2 - Management Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/763791b9-3ef5-404b-a1cb-da4798538319 Attachment 3 - Financial Assessment Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bbd1e5e-feec-43b3-9b06-cf21fdc5e33c Attachment 4 - Additional Subcontractor(s) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68c2e626-5881-4532-8896-8905961ba3db Attachment 5 - Group of Economic Operators - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3d599c3-dbfa-4f29-8a2f-cde72e21c352 Read First RM6172 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d8b4593-8d8e-44c7-b081-4fe467857d0e Buyer Needs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4ccddd8-b2bc-4800-bd2e-5cdd3eff0278 Attachment 7 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd017079-6152-48f1-ad0c-7d29a270322b Attachment 7a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1157827d-110b-4ffa-9e6d-78b029e50cda Attachment 7b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14ea7556-7a60-4f17-be05-c7495b6d33ae CCS Rights Reserved - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/ The procurement bid pack and registration details can be accessed via - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d58ff5e-075e-43bd-bd3a-fd8225a6d80c Attachment 6 - SQ and DPSQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5466c179-6442-400a-aaec-ec47368df048 Transparency Information - https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/marketplace/grantsadministrationservices#professionalservices COTA_LINK - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32eba3ea-7e06-4a46-a9a2-0f8fb685cffb - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:395358-2020:HTML:EN:HTML&tabId=1&tabLang=en TED link - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efe8f362-3b64-4f8d-b39d-7afda0e3412b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7fd726e7-990c-4397-a3c1-4038137eb2c6 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c19eb781-d8de-4d66-9d50-440c9ac08a2f ## Notice URLs - 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