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title: "British Steel Ltd - Onsite Operations Advisory Management"
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# British Steel Ltd - Onsite Operations Advisory Management

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4347b38b-e961-44f8-aaaf-2d76fea006c0

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), located in London, has completed the procurement process for advisory management services to support the onsite operations of British Steel Limited. This contract falls within the industry category of miscellaneous business-related services and involves extensive geographic coverage, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The procurement was conducted using a direct method with a single tender action below the threshold, culminating in an award stage. The contract, valued at £4,000,000 GBP, started on 13 April 2025 and is set to conclude on 12 May 2025, with an award date of 13 April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale business entities with expertise in providing comprehensive advisory and management services. Given the specific nature of this project, SMEs and VCSEs are unlikely to find it suitable; however, companies with a strong background in consultancy and management services, particularly in complex industrial or government-supported operations, are ideally positioned to compete in similar tenders. The successful company, Ernst & Young LLP, has exemplified the caliber required, thereby setting a precedent for large consulting firms to explore similar opportunities within government-related operations.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has purchased advisory management support services to facilitate the continued onsite operations of British Steel Limited while HMG establishes its own management chain.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9f90ae-602b-4219-8750-669a67d4d2dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2025 - 12 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 06:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9f90ae-602b-4219-8750-669a67d4d2dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c9f90ae-602b-4219-8750-669a67d4d2dc
  28th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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