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# Standby Management Consultancy and Professional Services (Operational)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1e7292b-ae42-4a44-8a2c-31b5c9a5fb15

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has awarded a contract titled "Standby Management Consultancy and Professional Services (Operational)" under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy (CPV code: 79400000). This contract, valued at £18,225,000, is aimed at providing specialist advice on significant issues and problems, with recommendations and implementation support. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 13th January 2025 and ends on 12th January 2028, and the services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for large-scale consultancy firms to engage in long-term collaboration with the MHCLG, offering a substantial contract value. It is particularly well-suited for businesses with the capacity to provide specialist advisory services and build in-depth relationships with government departments. Given the selective procurement method, only suppliers with proven expertise and prior inclusion in the existing framework agreement could compete effectively, ensuring that the awarded firm, Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP, meets the stringent requirements set by MHCLG.

## Notice

The Department is seeking to form a partnership with a supplier for the delivery of specialist advice on areas related to significant problems or issues. This may include identification of options with recommendations, as well as implementation and delivery. The Supplier will build a collaborative relationship with MHCLG throughout the Contract term in order to understand the Department's values and objectives which, in turn, which enable the Supplier to delivery policy specific advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d88c7d8f-3b0b-4bb0-bc3d-ceba11e77a6a |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,225,000 |
| 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 HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | 2 MARSHAM STREET, LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d88c7d8f-3b0b-4bb0-bc3d-ceba11e77a6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d88c7d8f-3b0b-4bb0-bc3d-ceba11e77a6a
  13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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