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title: "P3O Consultancy Provision"
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# P3O Consultancy Provision

Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f6bb5d1-f8a7-4fa2-8b2d-2416872d864a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "P3O Consultancy Provision" is being conducted by The Coal Authority, a non-departmental public body of the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), located in Mansfield, England. This project falls within the business and management consultancy services category and is currently at the award stage, having been completed on 11 January 2019. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1 October 2018 to 31 March 2019, following an open procurement method designed for low-value contracts. The original tender period ended on 24 August 2018.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in portfolio, programme, and project office functions. Businesses with a focus on enhancing organisational capability, efficiency, and quality will find this project aligns well with their services. The Coal Authority is looking to innovate and improve its operational effectiveness, thus inviting SMEs to showcase their abilities in delivering strategic consultancy support.

## Notice

The Coal Authority (The Authority/TCA) was established by Parliament to undertake specific statutory duties, set out in the Coal Industry Act 1994, associated with licensing coal mining operations; managing property and the historic legacy arising from the ownership of the coal reserves and underground workings; settling subsidence damage claims not falling on coal mine operators and providing access to coal mining information. It employs 240, based mainly at the head office in Mansfield with some field staff remotely based in order to enable a fast response to incidents in the coal mining areas. The Authority is funded by Grant-in-Aid from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The Authority takes pride in its achievements, quality and motivation of staff, and is focused on delivering its high level objectives. As a non-departmental public body of BEIS, The Authority provides services to governments, public bodies, private organisations and landowners. We also regulate the coal industry in Britain and manage the long term mining legacy approaching PS3 billion. Our strategy is to develop our business by realising the value from our people and information, and to seek to continuously improve our capabilities by innovation, organisation capability, efficiency and quality, whilst remaining focused on delivering safely and conserving the environment. The Coal Authority is seeking to engage a contractor for the provision of services to support the implementation of a Portfolio, Programme and Project Office (P3O) function at the Coal Authority. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ Additional information can be obtained from the above mentioned address. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above mentioned address. Additional information: How to review tender documents and register to participate in the tender: (i) For a supplier not already registered on InBye 1. From the initial Log in page https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ 2. Click on the "Open Opportunities" link. 3. Click "View details" (system shows base information regarding the opportunity and also attachments). Review the details of the opportunity and if interested; 4. Click on the "Register" button. System opens up initial registration page, complete the details and click "Submit". 5. System will issue a registration email to you with a link to activate your account. 6. Click on the activation link from the email - system states account activated. (Go to Sign in button available). 7. Click the "Go to Sign In" button. 8. Click on the "Open opportunities" link 9. Click "View details". Shows opportunity details with option to login, register. 10. Click on "Log in". Enter login details - username and password. 11. Select "Join Event". System states that you have been invited and includes option to Visit Event. 12. Click on "Visit Event" and system takes you through to the event in full. (ii) For a supplier already registered on InBye 1. From the initial Log in page https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/ 2. Click on the "Open Opportunities" link. 3. Click "View details" (system shows information regarding the opportunity & also Attachments). Review the details of the opportunity and if interested; 4. Click on "Log in" and enter username and password 5. Select "Join Event". System states that you have been invited and includes an option to "Visit Event" 6. Click on "Visit Event" and the system will take you through to the event in full.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/445079c2-a51a-4f62-80a4-bbf1efef69da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE COAL AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANSFIELD |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG18 4RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Mansfield |
| Electoral ward | Berry Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Mansfield |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2019 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/445079c2-a51a-4f62-80a4-bbf1efef69da
- 3 Aug 2018 at 14:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6182b711-654e-4f28-876c-f61c91de690c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/445079c2-a51a-4f62-80a4-bbf1efef69da
  25th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6182b711-654e-4f28-876c-f61c91de690c
  3rd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://inbye.coal.gov.uk/s2c/
  Access to Tender details

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