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title: "Capturing Economic Security in Green Book Value for Money Assessments"
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# Capturing Economic Security in Green Book Value for Money Assessments

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e9099d1-2574-47f9-aa80-5f329f1d6f3d

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract titled "Capturing Economic Security in Green Book Value for Money Assessments," which falls under the research services industry category. The procurement process entailed selective tendering via a dynamic purchasing system call-off. This tender focuses on a comprehensive economic security and resilience research, aiming to develop a new framework for the Green Book guidance. The contract details include a value of £150,000, with the project spanning from 13 September 2024 to 13 March 2025. The research services are intended for delivery across various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research and consultancy, providing impactful policy frameworks. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, exemplified by the awarded supplier, PA Consulting, a large-scale consulting firm. Engaging in this contract offers a pathway to establish credibility within the public sector and expand outreach in the economic research domain, facilitating long-term growth and partnership prospects.

## Notice

To provide DBT with research services including a literature review regarding economic security and resilience, and to develop a novel framework for the inclusion of economic security in Green Book guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29804528-9553-452f-9ba2-2c359fdc5424 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2024 - 13 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2025 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29804528-9553-452f-9ba2-2c359fdc5424

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29804528-9553-452f-9ba2-2c359fdc5424
  13th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ea4a04e-b55d-4bd7-9d89-5d89de2faf26
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