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title: "LoD2 Benchmarking and Assurance Services"
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# LoD2 Benchmarking and Assurance Services

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b117a3c2-b5f6-48ca-8177-4426b1e40e2b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "LoD2 Benchmarking and Assurance Services" contract has been completed, with HS2 acting as the buying organisation. This contract, classified under business and management consultancy services (CPV code 79400000), was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP on 24th February 2021, following a selective procurement method via a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2021 and is set to run until 30th November 2021. The total value of the contract is £4,316,864, with a minimum value of £3,052,509.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy and assurance services, particularly those capable of operating within the extensive geographical scope, which includes the British Overseas Territories and the UK. While this specific contract has already been awarded, similar upcoming opportunities may arise under the same framework, making it advantageous for large consultancy firms and well-established industry players to prepare for future tenders in this space.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the provision of LoD2 benchmarking and assurance services, via Lot 3 (Audit) of the Crown Commercial Service RM3745 Management Consultancy Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cefbcc2-d4fb-41d6-84e1-71c87b202cdd |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,316,864 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,052,509 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 20:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cefbcc2-d4fb-41d6-84e1-71c87b202cdd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cefbcc2-d4fb-41d6-84e1-71c87b202cdd
  2nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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