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title: "Primary Supplier Variation Number 2"
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# Primary Supplier Variation Number 2

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b8742fe-b879-4638-be08-3ff4be3650dd

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Crown Commercial Service, which has awarded a contract titled "Primary Supplier Variation Number 2" to Ernst & Young LLP. This contract falls within the administration, defence, and social security services industry category and has a revised total contract value of £5,175,000 (excluding VAT). The procurement method used was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 9th April 2019 and concludes on 9th October 2019. The award was published on 18th July 2019, following the conclusion of the tender period on 8th April 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in consultancy and complex transaction management services. Those businesses that can offer comparable expertise alongside innovation and efficiency in service delivery may find competitive advantages within this contract. Engaging with this process could potentially lead to further contracts within the public sector, as well as enhanced recognition and credibility within the industry.

## Notice

Authorisation has been received for a financial uplift of PS1,725,000.00 (excluding VAT). This is 50% of the original contract of PS3,450,00.00. The revised total contract value will be PS5,175,000.00 (excluding VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d69ef43-3199-4efe-a15f-21dd2ee5c6f9 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2019 - 9 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,725,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,725,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2019 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d69ef43-3199-4efe-a15f-21dd2ee5c6f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d69ef43-3199-4efe-a15f-21dd2ee5c6f9
  18th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cad64726-6cc1-4ed2-99a2-d9e078fb6b69
  Variation

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