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title: "Merger Advice"
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buyer: "O F W A T"
published: "2024-11-07"
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# Merger Advice

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae56f762-e06a-4d77-adab-fc9694169df1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Merger Advice" was managed by O F W A T, located in Birmingham, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of General Management Consultancy Services (CPV code: 79411000) and covers regions in both England and Wales. This contract was procured using a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action (below threshold). The tender period concluded on the 10th of November 2023, with the contract running from the 17th of November 2023 to the 31st of March 2024, valued at £54,000. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded to Edge Economics Consulting Ltd on the 10th of November 2023.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in management consultancy. Businesses capable of advising on merger policies would find this contract beneficial, providing a platform to showcase their expertise and potentially secure future consultancy work. O F W A T's utilisation of a direct procurement method indicates a preference for established consultants with proven experience, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses with niche consulting skills in the public policy and merger advisory sectors.

## Notice

Advising our merger policy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f744625-b0c3-4c47-9d3e-cb3231dd00c5 |
| 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 | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,000 |
| 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 | O F W A T |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| 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), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDGE ECONOMICS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2024 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f744625-b0c3-4c47-9d3e-cb3231dd00c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f744625-b0c3-4c47-9d3e-cb3231dd00c5
  7th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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