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title: "Independent Body Set Up"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-627c2c88-1265-44e9-9b17-6da0635ce530"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-08-02"
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# Independent Body Set Up

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-627c2c88-1265-44e9-9b17-6da0635ce530

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Independent Body Set Up" was initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, aiming to establish a new organisation independent of Her Majesty's Government, responsible for fund distribution and management to enhance competition in the banking sector. This project falls under the financial consultancy industry and is located in London. The procurement went through a selective process, leveraging a framework agreement, and concluded with an award on 26th September 2017, after the tender period ended on 11th September 2017. The total contract value was £450,000, with delivery conducted through various associated services specified under multiple CPV classifications.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services, project management, and financial operations, to expand their portfolios in the public sector. Suitable competitors would include large consultancy firms with expertise in business analysis, financial transaction processing, and information systems strategic reviews, as these services were integral to the contract requirements. Engaging in such public procurement can facilitate growth and enhance visibility in the competitive market of consultancy services.

## Notice

Consultancy Services - HMT wish to appoint a supplier to deliver the set up of a new organisation independent of HMG who will be responsible for distributing funds and managing processes to boost banking sector competition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4f96b5-8e00-444a-922a-02738a270588 |
| 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 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 26 Sep 2017 - 26 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 79996000 - Business organisation services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2018 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4f96b5-8e00-444a-922a-02738a270588

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d4f96b5-8e00-444a-922a-02738a270588
  2nd August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c90e1c5d-b414-496d-83c0-3a1972032c09
  CCFI17A24 - Letter of Appointment_REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58734f1d-9dd5-4fa2-8afd-b17222e6b99d
  CCFI17A24 Contract Document_REDACTED

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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