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title: "Provision of Consultancy for Critical Skills Analysis"
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# Provision of Consultancy for Critical Skills Analysis

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45486b74-baa8-49e3-96cb-c44adc4d009b

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "Provision of Consultancy for Critical Skills Analysis" was initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on financial consultancy services. The contract, valued at £379,500, was awarded to PA Consulting Group Limited, with the contract period spanning from 14 February 2018 to 31 August 2018. The procurement method was selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 13 February 2018. The project took place in London, United Kingdom, and the award for this contract was published on 2 October 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms seeking to expand their portfolios in the public sector, particularly those specialising in financial consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in skills analysis and a proven track record in delivering high-quality consultancy services would find this procurement process particularly relevant. The competitive nature of the tendering process means that firms capable of demonstrating their advanced analytical capabilities and industry knowledge could significantly benefit from similar future opportunities.

## Notice

The Contract for the Provision of Consultancy for Critical Skills Analysis is currently held by PA Consulting Ltd and was let by Crown Commercial Service in February 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93af0b2d-2586-4ecf-b66b-251f9da8b505 |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £379,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £379,500 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2018 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93af0b2d-2586-4ecf-b66b-251f9da8b505

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93af0b2d-2586-4ecf-b66b-251f9da8b505
  2nd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24073675-3f12-45c9-8725-02fce9d72091
  Call Off Schedule 12 Variation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fb4e84e-6c86-4b84-9c8c-387b16f6b501
  Revised Deliverables

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