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title: "External advisors"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a1bcbb57-cbb6-4bc4-b2d4-f28aa7741ceb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2024-09-25"
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# External advisors

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1bcbb57-cbb6-4bc4-b2d4-f28aa7741ceb

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Bank of England, has awarded a contract titled "External advisors" under the industry category of Business and management consultancy and related services (CPV: 79400000). This procurement process is classified as a single tender action (below threshold) and was conducted via a direct procurement method. The contract covers advisory services for the Centre for Central Bank Studies (CCBS) and is valued at £42,000. The relevant location for delivery is England, United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st August 2023, the contract starting on 7th September 2023, and the contract ending on 7th September 2024. The procurement stage is completed with the award dated 7th September 2023 and published on 25th September 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in business and management consultancy to engage with a prestigious institution like the Bank of England. The project’s focus on advisory services for a central banking entity offers potential for businesses to showcase their expertise and expand their portfolio within the financial sector. Companies capable of providing high-quality consultancy and management services, especially those with experience in financial or central banking studies, will find this tender particularly suitable for fostering growth and establishing significant industry connections.

## Notice

Advisory services for the Centre for Central Bank Studies (CCBS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b5f7f8-9450-4bb6-98ed-4cfb97633a3b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2023 - 7 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,000 |
| 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 | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARDHILL ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b5f7f8-9450-4bb6-98ed-4cfb97633a3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b5f7f8-9450-4bb6-98ed-4cfb97633a3b
  25th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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