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title: "PS21023 Outline Business Case for Creative Industries Investment"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
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# PS21023 Outline Business Case for Creative Industries Investment

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44491dfc-df3b-4850-a13d-465879454441

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## Summary

UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "PS21023 Outline Business Case for Creative Industries Investment", falling under the industrial category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement via the Crown Commercial Service RM6008 Management Consultancy Framework Two, specifically Lot 1. The contract commenced on 14th July 2021 and was initially set to conclude on 31st December 2021, but has been extended to 28th February 2022. The total contract value stands at £145,000, having been adjusted through various modifications.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for larger management consultancy firms specialising in business consultancy services, particularly those with experience in the creative industries. The modifications and extensions show that the buyer is seeking thorough and expert input, which may open avenues for ongoing work. Companies capable of offering innovative strategies and insights into developing creative sectors would find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation PS21023 003 - The contract term has been extended to 31 July 2022. The total value for the extension is PS25,000.00 excluding VAT. The contract value will increase from PS120,000.00 excluding VAT to PS145,000.00 excluding VAT. Contract Variation PS21023 002 - The contract has been extended to 28th February 2022. The total value for the optional extension is PS21,150.00 excluding VAT. The contract value will increase from PS99,850.00 excluding VAT to PS120,00.00 excluding VAT. The option to extend the contract was provided for as an optional extension in the original procurement Contract Variation PS21023 001 - The contract has been varied with a new project timetable to allow necessary time to complete the assigned project objectives. *** Please note this is an award notice not a call for competition*** This is an award notice following a mini competition via Crown Commercial Service RM6008 Management Consultancy Framework Two (MCF2) Lot 1: Business Consultancy Services for Outline Business Case for Creative Industries Investment for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465b3ef9-9eca-4a23-9808-1fcd8c3d4116 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,850 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICF CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2022 at 12:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465b3ef9-9eca-4a23-9808-1fcd8c3d4116
- 6 Jan 2022 at 14:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465b3ef9-9eca-4a23-9808-1fcd8c3d4116
- 29 Jul 2021 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465b3ef9-9eca-4a23-9808-1fcd8c3d4116

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465b3ef9-9eca-4a23-9808-1fcd8c3d4116
  15th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/792aeb33-7007-4ec8-aec8-09ae70bb718f
  Contract Variation 002
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88e6581a-a0e0-4464-afdc-30f113bfd009

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