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title: "The provision of Support to the CEO Office"
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# The provision of Support to the CEO Office

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b3997ba-e051-4fdf-b61e-bc54b88b2818

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## Summary

HS2 has awarded a contract to The Nichols Group Ltd for the provision of support services to the CEO Office. This procurement, classified under business and management consultancy services (CPV 79410000), covers the regions of West Midlands and London, United Kingdom. The tender, which was conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, has a total value of £2,000,000. The contract commenced on 6th January 2025 and is set to end on 5th July 2025, with the possibility of a 3-month extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in business and management services. The selective procurement method indicates that only qualified suppliers from an existing framework were able to bid, highlighting the importance of being part of such networks. SMEs that are capable of providing large-scale consultancy services can look towards similar opportunities for potential growth by ensuring they meet the criteria for inclusion in relevant frameworks.

## Notice

The Contract has been awarded to The Nichols Group Ltd for the provision of support to the CEO Office for an initial period of 6 months with the option to extend for up to a further 3 months for the maximum value of PS2,000,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c1fc1a-5064-4a3d-a5b8-bfb7fc5f8ba5 |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NICHOLS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c1fc1a-5064-4a3d-a5b8-bfb7fc5f8ba5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c1fc1a-5064-4a3d-a5b8-bfb7fc5f8ba5
  10th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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