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title: "Research into the Commerciality of Primary Steelmaking Production in the UK"
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# Research into the Commerciality of Primary Steelmaking Production in the UK

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44324aae-5741-4b0c-812b-690b5e29c357

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has completed a public procurement process that focuses on the commerciality of primary steelmaking production in the UK. This project, titled "Research into the Commerciality of Primary Steelmaking Production in the UK," falls under the industry category of "Research and development consultancy services." The procurement, executed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, commenced with a tender process ending on 12 February 2025. The contract, valued at £415,000, was awarded on 14 March 2025 to McKinsey & Company, Inc. United Kingdom, and concluded on 18 April 2025. The project covers multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in research and consultancy services, particularly those addressing industrial and economic sectors like steelmaking. Businesses that can provide expert technical advice and support complex policy development projects will find this tender highly suitable. The allocation of up to £2.5 billion in funding for the steel industry, as outlined in the DBT's Manifesto, underscores the tender's potential to influence substantial policy decisions and economic initiatives. SMEs, in particular, may benefit from the opportunities associated with this contract, given the procurement's suitability for smaller enterprises.

## Notice

Expert technical advice to support the DBT Steel team, as part of their development of the Steel Strategy. The research will form the evidence base to underpin subsequent policy decisions in this area which includes decisions on spending up to PS2.5bn in funding for the steel industry as outlined in the Manifesto.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc4b34b-8cba-4104-a6f3-a4bba5214ec9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2025 - 18 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £415,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £415,000 |
| 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 | MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC. UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 07:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc4b34b-8cba-4104-a6f3-a4bba5214ec9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddc4b34b-8cba-4104-a6f3-a4bba5214ec9
  4th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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