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title: "Variation Provision of Consultancy for Commercial Capability Programme Support"
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# Variation Provision of Consultancy for Commercial Capability Programme Support

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43912bbb-2445-43cb-8062-6dbd6ce1605c

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## Summary

The contract titled "Variation Provision of Consultancy for Commercial Capability Programme Support" was initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, which is part of the Cabinet Office. This variation to the existing contract with Ernst & Young LLP has resulted in an increased total contract value of £457,580 (excluding VAT). The project falls under the industry category of “Business and management consultancy services.” The award was officially documented on 15 May 2018, after the tender period ended on 19 May 2017, with the contract commencing on 22 May 2017 and expected to conclude on 30 December 2017. The services are to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom and its territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for firms specialising in business and management consultancy services. Businesses with experience in providing consultancy support and those able to demonstrate a capability in commercial programme enhancement would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Given the involvement of a high-profile contracting authority such as the Cabinet Office, companies engaged in this sector should consider the potential for further collaborations in government projects.

## Notice

This is a variation to the Contract between the Cabinet Office and Ernst & Young LLP. The Terms and Conditions of the Contract apply but with the following amendments: * Uplift in Value of an additional PS60,000.00 (Exc. VAT), increasing total Contract value from PS397,580.00 (Exc. VAT) to PS457,580.00 (Exc. VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79554232-b9d9-435a-a8ca-1f7a62ee6c72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Variation to Contract |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2017 - 30 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £457,580 |
| 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 | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 May 2018 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79554232-b9d9-435a-a8ca-1f7a62ee6c72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79554232-b9d9-435a-a8ca-1f7a62ee6c72
  15th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2adb5ac8-e47d-4af1-83b7-fac09d7a523a
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