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title: "Provision of Economics Advice, for the Futures Fund"
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# Provision of Economics Advice, for the Futures Fund

Buyer: HM TREASURY : HM TREASURY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e192bc5-4cd9-4d64-b529-67522ac0a9cc

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## Summary

The procurement process details the award of a contract by HM Treasury for the "Provision of Economics Advice, for the Futures Fund." This tender falls within the economic research services industry category and was based in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement to secure the supplier, ERNST & YOUNG LLP. The award was announced on 25 January 2021, while the contract ran from 12 May 2020 to 11 June 2020, with the tender period having ended on 11 May 2020.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for businesses specialising in economic research services to expand their market reach. Companies with expertise in economic advice and consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Given the established framework and the nature of the commissioned services, firms that can demonstrate strong capabilities in analysing market economy operator statuses may find advantageous prospects in public procurement within this domain.

## Notice

The purpose of this requirement instructed the Supplier to provide advice on the market economy operator status of the Future Fund.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78df7000-e428-4d72-9d11-cad230f682ea |
| 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 | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2020 - 11 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | HM TREASURY : HM TREASURY |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2021 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78df7000-e428-4d72-9d11-cad230f682ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78df7000-e428-4d72-9d11-cad230f682ea
  25th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d815c925-c636-491f-963a-426af71841ca

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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