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title: "Expert Determination Process Support"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE."
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# Expert Determination Process Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86d197d7-5379-4ccf-8903-58578162a785

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice recently completed a public procurement process for an "Expert Determination Process Support" contract, classified under financial management consultancy services. This selective tender, with a value of £400,000, was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP. The contract, which began on 1st May 2019 and concluded on 26th July 2019, focused on providing non-binding expert determination to help resolve disputes. The tender period ended on 19th April 2019, and all activities took place in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in financial management and dispute resolution services. Given that the procurement method was based on a framework agreement, businesses with previous experience or existing partnerships within such frameworks may find it advantageous to seek similar contracts. The scope for innovation and tailored services in consultancy offers a competitive edge for firms aiming to grow within the public sector.

## Notice

The MoJ requires a non-binding expert determination exercise as a way forward to narrow the issues in dispute.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b97a7adc-b16d-41af-b6e8-1ebdf928ba63 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 26 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2019 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b97a7adc-b16d-41af-b6e8-1ebdf928ba63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b97a7adc-b16d-41af-b6e8-1ebdf928ba63
  7th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f66adcf-65fc-4db6-80a6-73a671e2ccb5
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16a483bf-e333-4a48-9272-25bf4bfaaf87
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://gov.uk/

## Provenance

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