---
title: "Project Cedar"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-91625078-deb1-4a76-8bd0-d4459b5bc644"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE."
published: "2019-03-28"
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# Project Cedar

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91625078-deb1-4a76-8bd0-d4459b5bc644

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## Summary

The procurement process for Project Cedar, managed by the Ministry of Justice, focuses on financial consultancy services valued at £9,000. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 31st October 2018, while the contract period spanned from 9th November 2018 to 27th March 2019. The services are intended for various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the financial consultancy sector. Businesses that possess relevant expertise in financial advisory services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, leveraging the experience gained from previous government contracts.

## Notice

Project Cedar

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/148af059-35b9-4327-b831-5acb99c5ac8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2018 - 27 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2019 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/148af059-35b9-4327-b831-5acb99c5ac8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/148af059-35b9-4327-b831-5acb99c5ac8e
  28th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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