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title: "Provision of Consultancy for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)"
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# Provision of Consultancy for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40899d2e-1062-4bb4-878a-a77a59d356a6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which is located at Floor 9, The Capital Building, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, England. The tender, titled "Provision of Consultancy for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)", falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 30 November 2016. The contract, valued at £80,830, commenced on 2 December 2016 and is set to conclude on 30 June 2017.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in employment support and research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly suited to compete, due to the suitability conditions identified in the contract. Companies with expertise in behavioural insights or welfare consultancy could benefit from participating in such procurement processes, helping to enhance their visibility in the public sector and potentially expanding their client base.

## Notice

Provision of Consultancy for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Contract Reference: CCCC16A57

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/854c019e-5e19-4a91-9728-25ee3aa37000 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2016 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,830 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,830 |
| 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 | BIT BEHVIOURAL INSIGHT TEAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2017 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/854c019e-5e19-4a91-9728-25ee3aa37000

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/854c019e-5e19-4a91-9728-25ee3aa37000
  2nd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/567f4e72-572e-47e9-8678-fd72cc77bf79
  CCCC16A57 BIT Contract REDACTED (1)

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