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title: "Provision of Simple Grants Managed Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2024-09-03"
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# Provision of Simple Grants Managed Service

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a1f364c-c538-498e-a5d9-4c955881ed9c

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## Summary

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The Cabinet Office, through the Crown Commercial Service, sought the provision of a Simple Grants Managed Service under the Crown Commercial Services Fund Administration & Disbursement Services DPS (FAADS) (RM6322). The procurement process was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has now reached the award stage. The contract was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for a total value of £5,110,113 (excluding VAT), including a recent variation of £1,000,000 to accommodate increased demand. The service will be delivered across various regions, including the United Kingdom and a range of British Overseas Territories and other international locations. The contract commenced on 9th August 2023 and will run until 7th August 2025. 

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for large-scale service providers capable of managing grant administration and disbursement services at a high capacity. The project’s extensive geographical scope and substantial contract value make it particularly suitable for established firms with experience in credit granting services. Given the increased demand and consequent rise in contract value, providers with the ability to scale operations quickly and efficiently would be well-positioned to succeed in this endeavour.

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## Notice

The Cabinet Office (the Authority) sought a single Supplier Contract for the purchase of Services through the Crown Commercial Services Fund Administration & Disbursement Services DPS (FAADS) (RM6322) under this Contract. With effect from 1/8/24 the Contract is varied as follows: 1. Due to increase in demand, an increase in contract value is required for surge capacity (however, costs remain within the envelope originally approved by the CO's Investment Committee). 2. The original contract value was up to the value of PS4,110,113.00 ex VAT, the value of this variation is PS1,000,000.00 ex VAT (still within the original approved value).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c023c35-1bc7-44f9-a6e7-697a6f620512 |
| 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 | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2023 - 7 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,110,113 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,110,113 |
| 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 | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66113000 - Credit granting services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 11:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c023c35-1bc7-44f9-a6e7-697a6f620512
- 4 Aug 2023 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c023c35-1bc7-44f9-a6e7-697a6f620512

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c023c35-1bc7-44f9-a6e7-697a6f620512
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30c65557-bbbc-4c85-a114-ac0dedf859e3
  (REDACTED)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81a30ae8-5380-4a7a-baa0-7b61bcc3d848
  (REDACTED)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8161eb74-925a-4acc-be82-5840eb532d84

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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