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title: "Provision of Consultancy for the Assurance of a Value Testing Review"
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buyer: "JOINT FORCES COMMAND - HEADQUARTERS (NORTHWOOD) : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2019-10-15"
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# Provision of Consultancy for the Assurance of a Value Testing Review

Buyer: JOINT FORCES COMMAND - HEADQUARTERS (NORTHWOOD) : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d9fda14-da4f-4f26-9a50-1662eda48d64

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Provision of Consultancy for the Assurance of a Value Testing Review," led by the Joint Forces Command - Headquarters (Northwood) under the Ministry of Defence. This tender is classified under the services category, specifically focusing on feasibility studies and evaluation consultancy services. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 7th October 2019 and is set to conclude on 6th October 2020. The tender was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, with a total contract value of £200,000, and was published on 15th October 2019.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in market analysis and evaluation services. Given the scale of the contract, medium to large-sized firms that can provide comprehensive advisory and analytical services would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future. Companies capable of delivering aligned services to the Ministry of Defence and related government bodies should leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolios and increase engagement in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

This is a requirement for a market analyst to support Project SAFIRE activities to ensure information provided by both service providers during the Value Testing process is an accurate reflection of the current marketplace offering.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8af46611-7a81-4b00-b6a1-e7b30e7c1edc |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2019 - 6 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | JOINT FORCES COMMAND - HEADQUARTERS (NORTHWOOD) : MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2019 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8af46611-7a81-4b00-b6a1-e7b30e7c1edc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8af46611-7a81-4b00-b6a1-e7b30e7c1edc
  15th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/853bf275-a1ae-4cf9-9388-348034124001
  CCCC19A59 Call Off Award Letter v1.0 Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3eb62c7-0447-4ae4-9f33-0ff9347b2345
  CCCC19A59 - Call-off-order-form-v1.0 Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d81b1769-8ba7-4255-ad65-96a5ca554f56
  CCCC19A59 Call off order form Appendix A - Statement of Requirements - v1.0 Redacted

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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