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title: "Consultancy services in relation to the proposed acquisition of IDS"
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# Consultancy services in relation to the proposed acquisition of IDS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61501af8-4a55-4f8b-9d32-5ddf778bf17e

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has commissioned a procurement process for consultancy services relating to the proposed acquisition of International Distribution Services by EP Group. This contract, classified under the industry category "Business and management consultancy services" (CPV code: 79410000), is valued at £225,000. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement is now at the award stage, with Ernst & Young LLP being the successful supplier. The key dates include the tender period ending on 2nd July 2024 and the contract period running from 3rd July 2024 to 31st March 2025. The consultancy services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy to grow by engaging in high-profile government contracts. Such contracts provide valuable experience and facilitate relationships with major governmental departments like the Department for International Trade. Businesses well-suited to compete in this type of tender are large-scale consultancy firms with substantial experience and the capacity to handle acquisitions and strategic advisory roles. Although this specific contract was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, similar future opportunities might be more inclusive, offering diverse business landscapes a chance to participate and expand their reach.

## Notice

To provide DBT with consultancy services relating to the proposed acquisition of International Distribution Services by EP Group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75b703b-7a61-408f-a7da-c6da9ceefc71 |
| 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 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75b703b-7a61-408f-a7da-c6da9ceefc71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75b703b-7a61-408f-a7da-c6da9ceefc71
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fedc8cca-a765-4b5c-aeec-efc26346213d
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