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title: "Financial Advisers for Operator of Last Resort"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-450b14ed-870a-4e16-8e95-91fafa5fb0a5"
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# Financial Advisers for Operator of Last Resort

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-450b14ed-870a-4e16-8e95-91fafa5fb0a5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Financial Advisers for Operator of Last Resort" was completed under the auspices of the Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, England. This service falls within the financial consultancy industry, specifically classified under CPV codes for financial and transport systems consultancy services. The procurement was conducted through a selective process, employing a call-off from a framework agreement. While the tender period ended on 6th April 2018, the contract commenced on 25th June 2018 and is set to conclude on 25th June 2020, with a total value of £3,000,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for financial consultancy firms, particularly those equipped to offer expert advice at short notice across diverse relevant subjects. Suitable businesses may include large-scale consultancies and contractors that can demonstrate a strong track record in financial management and transport system consultancy. The nature of this tender highlights the potential for growth in sectors associated with public sector consultancy services, especially for firms ready to engage with public contracts and scale their operations accordingly.

## Notice

Financial Advisers for Operator of Last Resort. The customer is looking to appoint a Potential Provider that can demonstrate that they could provide them with a strong team of experts at short notice to provide advice in a range of relevant subject are

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df025c10-15cb-491f-b076-e9290b961122 |
| 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 | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2018 - 25 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2018 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df025c10-15cb-491f-b076-e9290b961122

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df025c10-15cb-491f-b076-e9290b961122
  18th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1f7d54b-d2cf-4c1e-a8fd-3a042c1ca812
  CCCC18A10- Contract v1.0 (REDACTED)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0245dbb-6241-4f3f-91ae-d03a436d08e4
  CCCC18A10- EY Award letter v1.0 (REDACTED)

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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