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title: "Provision of Better Business Cases Programme"
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# Provision of Better Business Cases Programme

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97533786-9f7a-4af1-af93-a6abadff4cc4

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of Better Business Cases Programme" is managed by the Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, England. The tender, classified under economic research services (CPV code 79311400), was completed with an award date of 10th September 2021. The associated contract period spans from 10th September 2021 to 8th September 2023, following a direct procurement method via a single tender action, which occurred below the threshold. The tender period ended on 9th September 2021, making it important for interested parties to be aware of historical timelines in similar future opportunities across various UK regions, including London, the North West, and Scotland.

This tender represents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research and consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive business cases. Companies that focus on providing strategic analysis, market evaluation, or financial consultancy are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The direct procurement method indicates that the buyer is looking for specific expertise, thus encouraging niche service providers and potentially established firms who can demonstrate a strong track record and relevant experience in similar projects.

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc11588-c2ed-4b2c-9000-b7c6c307fc7c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2021 - 8 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE APM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79311400 - Economic research services

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2021 at 11:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc11588-c2ed-4b2c-9000-b7c6c307fc7c
- 9 Nov 2021 at 11:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc11588-c2ed-4b2c-9000-b7c6c307fc7c
- 9 Nov 2021 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc11588-c2ed-4b2c-9000-b7c6c307fc7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abc11588-c2ed-4b2c-9000-b7c6c307fc7c
  9th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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