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title: "Support to the UK Freeport Programme - MODIFICATION TO AN AWARDED CONTRACT"
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# Support to the UK Freeport Programme - MODIFICATION TO AN AWARDED CONTRACT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e0f6d21-9dca-482d-a4e8-60b617cbd920

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract modification for the UK Freeport Programme, managed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, based in London, England. The consultancy services required fall under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services, with the buyer being the same ministry. The modification has been awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited, increasing the contract's value by £1,246,245, bringing the total to £13,488,562 excluding VAT. This is part of a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The contract modification, issued on 5th August 2025, extends the delivery period to 31st March 2026, catering to increased support, especially for Scottish and Welsh Freeports.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in development consultancy, particularly those with multi-disciplinary capabilities to provide strategic guidance, programme support, and technical assistance. It is ideal for large-scale firms with experience in finance mechanisms for infrastructure projects, as the work involves unlocking complex tax sites and providing programme management support. Taking part in such a project can potentially elevate a company's profile and expertise in facilitating large governmental initiatives, positioning them as leaders in public sector development consultancy.

## Notice

This notice is in relation to modification of an existing Contract pursuant to regulation 72(1)(b) and 72(1)(e) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and is published for transparency purposes. The original contract was awarded under Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy 2 Framework (RM 6008) Lot 1. The contract is for a multi-disciplinary partner to work with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to support the delivery of the UK's Freeports Programme. The supplier provides challenge and strategic advice to improve the quality and delivery of Freeports plans and proposals. This support encompasses four functions: 1. Strategic advice. 2. Shared products and learning. 3. Programme support and advice. 4. Troubleshooting draw-down service. This modification is for additional support required for Freeports through to March 2026, including technical assistance for the Scottish Green Freeports and Welsh Freeports, and continued programme management support/advice, in particular to support site financing and unlocking complex tax sites across the Freeport Programme. The additional work commissioned is consistent with the scope of the original contract. This modification increases the total value of the contract by PS1,246,245 (ex VAT), from PS12,242,317 (ex VAT) to PS13,488,562 (excl. VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3032628-b9ca-4380-b71e-9321e549939c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Other - Modification pursuant to regulation 72(1)(b) and 72(1)(e) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,246,245 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,248,235 |
| 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 AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES; 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3032628-b9ca-4380-b71e-9321e549939c
- 10 Jun 2025 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d72a70-9617-4cd4-a30d-769cd0844611
- 5 Jun 2025 at 10:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac92c265-c7f2-4f6b-9f31-d1b841d43256
- 10 Apr 2024 at 12:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac92c265-c7f2-4f6b-9f31-d1b841d43256
- 10 Apr 2024 at 12:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac92c265-c7f2-4f6b-9f31-d1b841d43256
- 19 Aug 2021 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac92c265-c7f2-4f6b-9f31-d1b841d43256

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3032628-b9ca-4380-b71e-9321e549939c
  5th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96d72a70-9617-4cd4-a30d-769cd0844611
  10th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac92c265-c7f2-4f6b-9f31-d1b841d43256
  5th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64595244-51a6-4d7e-960b-b80ab4aa8318
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f834709-0229-494d-9b12-94ea440464e7
  Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f97f0d07-7c59-4d2e-9fce-12c989e8641b
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89710778-83d4-4374-8248-a52d9ec8e0cc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34517dd9-7612-4a12-ab15-ae6ca57cae0f
  Redacted Contract Variation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/977fe700-7311-49cb-aa19-d4aa3bdc527a
  Signed Contract Variation.

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