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title: "BE23190 - Xlinks Economic/Commercial Advisor"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-653cd2b5-6d08-49da-b39d-f154c443263a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DESNZ"
published: "2024-04-18"
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# BE23190 - Xlinks Economic/Commercial Advisor

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-653cd2b5-6d08-49da-b39d-f154c443263a

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) awarded a contract for the provision of an Economic/Commercial Advisor with a value of £149,000 under the RM6187 Management Consultancy 3 framework (Lot 8). The contract was awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited. The procurement method used was a selective process by calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on February 7, 2024, and the contract period is from April 3, 2024, to December 31, 2025. The location for this contract is in SW1A 2EG, United Kingdom.

This opportunity to provide Economic/Commercial Advisory services can be advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their business in the feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis sector. The tender process reached the award stage, offering a potential growth avenue for consultancy firms experienced in providing economic and commercial advice. Businesses interested in similar opportunities within the framework agreement procurement method should monitor DESNZ's future procurement activities to explore potential collaborations or future business ventures.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero had a requirement for the provision of an Economic/Commercial Advisor. This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the RM6187 Management Consultancy 3 framework (Lot 8).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b590d68-ba21-4d2a-b6aa-02394b17c61b |
| 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 | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,000 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2024 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b590d68-ba21-4d2a-b6aa-02394b17c61b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b590d68-ba21-4d2a-b6aa-02394b17c61b
  18th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/020f5d4d-b8fe-45e3-8442-6098db21b0a8
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