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title: "Provision of Consultancy - Thameslink Financial Advisor"
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# Provision of Consultancy - Thameslink Financial Advisor

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49fba04b-b48d-410a-adb0-65aa8079b870

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which has initiated a tender titled "Provision of Consultancy - Thameslink Financial Advisor." This project falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services and will be delivered across various regions, including London and the East of England. The procurement stage is marked by its award status, as the contract was granted on 26 September 2017 and will run until 2 August 2019. The total value of the contract is £350,000, and it was procured through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for financial consulting firms interested in public sector projects, particularly those with expertise in business analysis, accounting, and management consultancy. Companies capable of providing comprehensive financial advisory services for large-scale projects, such as rolling stock financing for infrastructure, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Given the scale and government backing of the work, larger consultancy firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP are strong contenders, but there may also be avenues for smaller, specialised firms with relevant experience to engage in sub-contracting opportunities.

## Notice

The requirements is for a financial advisor to provide advice to the Authority for a period of 22 months in respect of the Thameslink Rolling Stock Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/804b5d93-eaf7-4606-ad9a-d5f8a45631d4 |
| 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 | 12 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2017 - 2 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | 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, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2017 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/804b5d93-eaf7-4606-ad9a-d5f8a45631d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/804b5d93-eaf7-4606-ad9a-d5f8a45631d4
  12th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a29fa7e-062a-42a4-a663-ea4763f53e72
  Contract Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83384272-5c23-4ec1-a2b1-0fddf4187624
  Letter of Appointment

## Notice URLs

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

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