--- title: "Provision of Secretariat Services To The Aggregate Working Parties (AWP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-832467a0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-832467a0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-832467a0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-832467a0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-07-10" --- # Provision of Secretariat Services To The Aggregate Working Parties (AWP) Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-832467a0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-832467a0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-832467a0-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is conducting a procurement for "Provision of Secretariat Services To The Aggregate Working Parties (AWP)," aimed at providing technical and secretariat support to nine local authority clusters across England. This open procedure was initiated to fulfil the operational needs of the Managed Aggregate Supply System (MASS). The contract period commenced on 10 August 2015 and concluded on 31 May 2016. This procurement is classified under technical analysis or consultancy services, presenting a significant opportunity to engage in the governance of aggregate supply systems. This tender presents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, technical analysis, and secretarial services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the nature of the service allows for varied service providers to contribute. Companies capable of responding to the technical specifications outlined in the tender documents are well-suited to compete in fulfilling the requirements set by the Crown Commercial Service. ## Notice The Department for Communities and Local Government wishes to let a contract to procure various secretariat services, including technical services, for the Aggregate Working Parties (AWPs). There are currently 9 AWPs, 1 for each of the 9 local authority area clusters across England. The role of the secretariat function is to enable these Working Parties to fulfil their functions in monitoring the operation of the Managed Aggregate Supply System (MASS). Tenderers are invited to tender for the provision of Secretariat Services defined in the specification in supporting one or more of the AWP local authority clusters. Additional information: Suppliers will need to be registered on the Bravo Solution website in order to access the full set of tender documents and submit proposals. Details on how to register are attached to this Notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448b849d-0dab-4250-87cc-f53f191e85d0 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Oct 2015 | | Contract period | 22 Oct 2015 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £474,289 | | 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 | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2B 6SE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Holborn & Covent Garden | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL; DAVID JARVIS ASSOCIATES; HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL; URBAN VISION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2017 at 09:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448b849d-0dab-4250-87cc-f53f191e85d0 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448b849d-0dab-4250-87cc-f53f191e85d0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/448b849d-0dab-4250-87cc-f53f191e85d0 10th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea9466bb-dabf-4331-bf10-19da8060f9ce Bravo Registration Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d72c4124-f108-4cf1-a5e8-bce627cd6317 Evaluation Criteria - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/433db165-a842-4218-91dc-0bc3490b1ff0 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5ba655e6-ab8d-47ec-96e4-a1c05dbbdab6 Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/cad8a4c6-194e-4408-8910-08bcddab937e Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a2967d9d-0fba-44e9-a387-6c481f89eae1 Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5eceade8-2440-417d-813f-d81e3f17c855 Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/9da47b44-1827-4ec7-8779-d06523485037 Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5968e340-0df4-4579-ba7a-88a677ac6100 Bravo Registration Guidance - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c83b08b-34d3-47a9-bae5-b82c5809c684 Evaluation Criteria - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6dbaac1e-b841-47aa-bb5d-5f30406f43e0 Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a8fc839-36a2-42e7-9a29-7c0df341a351 contract award letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b23f8d88-3a3c-4dfd-91fc-991bd497f1ba - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddcfcb96-1749-4cc9-9de0-c0e77bc73822 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d92560e-882a-4814-8c2a-238bc9cc3b5b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64390017-1174-4878-8a07-cd1ae1a9ac36 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/74db9620-6d43-408e-b1d5-56c96a53238d Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/071508ca-8112-4980-8a78-e4a122b6f9db contract letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/60c35d1b-b4f6-42dc-ae36-84f9b31451cc Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/fd4daf11-8b8e-4c33-a8dc-c08aa3ec6ade Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8f3dffd0-2afc-4d0c-9447-c8752646bc4f Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/68d40511-5624-4f32-8c14-20863417efcc Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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