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title: "Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3)"
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# Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3)

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a89f83b-fbfc-48ba-aeb1-b9e48b38d5d9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), identified as RM6187, is managed by the Crown Commercial Service, located in Liverpool, England. With a total contract value of £3.6 billion, this procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically relating to mergers and acquisition services, advisory services, and various consulting areas. The contract period commenced on 24 August 2021 and will extend until 23 August 2025. This open procedure tender was officially published on 28 September 2021, finalising its end date for bids on 18 December 2020.

This substantial framework offers robust opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy and professional services within the UK. Companies with expertise in financial consultancy, market research, environmental services, and various advisory roles could greatly benefit from participating in this tender. The multi-lot framework enables both large and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete, thereby promoting a competitive environment that encourages innovation and tailored solutions across diverse sectors, including public health, education, and local government.

## Notice

Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) (RM6187) is a multi-Lot Framework Agreement available for use by UK public sector bodies and future successor organisation, which includes Central Government Departments and their arm's length bodies and agencies, the wider public sector and third sector including, but not limited to, local government, health, education, police, fire and rescue, housing associations and charities. Services will be primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. This Framework Agreement replaced Management Consultancy Framework (RM3745) and Management Consultancy Framework Two (RM6008). Please note that this procurement is for professional services and not contingent labour.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80fe2e06-e6ef-44a4-9dc3-915d065c14d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2021 - 23 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,600,000,000 |
| 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 | A LIST OF SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS AREA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 66121000 - Mergers and acquisition services
- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 66519600 - Actuarial services
- 66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services
- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
- 71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services
- 71351220 - Geological consultancy services
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2021 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80fe2e06-e6ef-44a4-9dc3-915d065c14d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80fe2e06-e6ef-44a4-9dc3-915d065c14d4
  28th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07a56955-4174-4acd-ac28-d6858e4c77f7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08eb32b1-4845-492d-b754-85558c11d206
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e934e5a9-de97-451f-8b7a-6779ac24c3b6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/594d6520-babf-43a8-a25b-bf3fe2bca2cc

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/ccs

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