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title: "Business Consultancy Services"
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# Business Consultancy Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a0cd47b-fd0f-4d8a-8d6c-860a1352fd26

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT (DCMS) seeking Business Consultancy Services to assist with the liquidation of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. The contracting period for this selective tender began on 3rd July 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021, with a total contract value of £45,000. The tender reached its completion stage, with an award made on 21st August 2020, and the associated award notice published on 21st January 2022. The services were categorised under the CPV code 79000000, which pertains to various business services including law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment.

This contract presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to compete in providing specialised consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in consultancy related to public sector organisations, particularly those experienced in handling liquidation processes or similar projects, will find this tender suitable for fostering business growth. Engaging with the DCMS, a prominent government department, can also enhance credibility and visibility in the sector.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide business consultancy services in relation to the liquidation of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891fd664-7600-4acf-9ad7-111d766c1ded |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2022 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891fd664-7600-4acf-9ad7-111d766c1ded

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891fd664-7600-4acf-9ad7-111d766c1ded
  21st January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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