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title: "The Provision of Consultancy for Commercial Capability Expansion Programme"
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# The Provision of Consultancy for Commercial Capability Expansion Programme

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35c3b336-312f-40fb-a90d-2a0c58de963c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Provision of Consultancy for Commercial Capability Expansion Programme" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on services in the consultancy sector. This process falls under the industry category of advisory services, specifically within feasibility studies and business analysis consultancy. The tender period concluded on 15th March 2018, with the contract running from 26th March 2018 until 29th June 2018. The total value of this contract was £368,361, and it was classified under various consultancy services, indicative of a broader procurement method labelled as a variation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in business analysis, project management, and management consultancy services. Companies offering expertise in advisory services and capable of navigating complex consultancy projects would be well-suited to compete. The involvement of a prestigious buyer like the Crown Commercial Service indicates a stable demand for quality services, allowing businesses to expand their portfolios and secure their market presence through successful participation in such government contracts.

## Notice

Variation for CCCC18A31

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f71f5c54-e998-45a4-91f8-724249079f26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Variation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2018 - 29 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £368,361 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2018 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f71f5c54-e998-45a4-91f8-724249079f26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f71f5c54-e998-45a4-91f8-724249079f26
  31st August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca09b738-7c42-4879-ab93-65407671cecd
  CCCC18A31-01 Variation Form v1.0 REDACTED

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