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title: "Project Trent - External Financial Advisors"
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# Project Trent - External Financial Advisors

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b216cf5-7a72-4cbf-bbf8-5dab7bae63ca

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has completed the tender process for "Project Trent - External Financial Advisors" under the financial consultancy services category. This selective procurement via a call-off from a framework agreement aims to review the financial details and indemnity period proposed to DESNZ. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 27th November 2024 and the contract period running from 29th November 2024 to 1st March 2025. This engagement covers a wide range of locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses providing financial consultancy services, particularly those specialising in reviewing financial details and indemnity matters. The opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the specific suitability criteria mentioned. Large enterprises, like Kroll Advisory Ltd, which secured the contract valued at £70,000, may also find such tenders profitable. The involvement in such critical advisory roles for governmental departments can enhance the business's portfolio and potentially lead to further government contracts.

## Notice

Work to review financial detail and proposed length of the indemnity presented to DESNZ.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2af17f-42fe-44ed-8d66-9f6ee671aaf0 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2024 - 1 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KROLL ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2af17f-42fe-44ed-8d66-9f6ee671aaf0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec2af17f-42fe-44ed-8d66-9f6ee671aaf0
  11th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca1be4d1-f94a-4815-ba43-2f9da9c55cf1
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