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title: "Economic and Commercial Analysis (ECA) Services - Work Package 1: Commercial Modelling"
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# Economic and Commercial Analysis (ECA) Services - Work Package 1: Commercial Modelling

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52f95c1f-91c4-4899-b727-e7b3e4c49af9

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## Summary

HS2 has awarded a contract for the provision of Economic and Commercial Analysis (ECA) Services, specifically focusing on Commercial Modelling. This contract, valued at £1.5 million and with a minimum value of £900,000, will be executed over a 24-month period starting from 20th May 2021, with the possibility of an extension for an additional 24 months. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded via a call-off from a framework agreement, to the supplier Grant Thornton UK LLP. This procurement falls under the category of transport systems consultancy services and can deliver insights relevant to stakeholders across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the wider UK and European regions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in economic analysis and commercial modelling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find it particularly advantageous to participate in similar tenders, as this procurement explicitly welcomes SME involvement. Firms with expertise in the transport sector and experience in public sector contracts should consider positioning themselves for future opportunities stemming from this contract's outcomes, which may unfold in alignment with ongoing transport developments and infrastructure projects.

## Notice

A Contract has been awarded to Grant Thornton for the provision of the Economic and Commercial Analysis (ECA) Commercial Modelling Services, for a period of 24 months, with the option to extend for a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a78d16-363c-405e-8813-c0ce5ce622be |
| 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 | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2021 - 19 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a78d16-363c-405e-8813-c0ce5ce622be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a78d16-363c-405e-8813-c0ce5ce622be
  21st May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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