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title: "Efficiency Challenge Programme"
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# Efficiency Challenge Programme

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8050857f-f70a-4711-ba7f-8a4af291c4cc

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## Summary

The Efficiency Challenge Programme, initiated by HS2, seeks to enhance operational efficiencies through consultative services, focusing on reducing time and improving efficiency generation. This contract is classified under business and management consultancy services and is based primarily in the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom. The procurement process employed is selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £3,646,800, of which £2,431,200 has been awarded. The contract period spans from 27th October 2020 to 19th January 2021, and it was awarded on 26th October 2020, with the award notification published on 23rd November 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those equipped to assist organisations in improving efficiencies and reducing operational costs. Firms that have experience in management consultancy and an understanding of efficiency enhancement would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The focus on substantial contract values and the reputable contracting authority, HS2, signals a promising avenue for businesses aiming to expand their reach in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

A requirement to support the Proof of Concept stage of an Efficiency Challenge Programme, which will strive to embed and foster a culture that is obsessed with time (reduction thereof) and efficiency generation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b81e29e-4bbf-40f9-bad0-13fee7308798 |
| 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 | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2020 - 19 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,646,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,431,200 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC. UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2020 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b81e29e-4bbf-40f9-bad0-13fee7308798

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b81e29e-4bbf-40f9-bad0-13fee7308798
  23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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