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title: "Provision of Consultancy for Commercial Capability Development Programme"
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# Provision of Consultancy for Commercial Capability Development Programme

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bed55540-0d76-4466-9d51-e9c159756100

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is overseeing the provision of consultancy for the Commercial Capability Development Programme. This contract, valued at £135,400, is related to IT services, specifically involving consulting, software development, internet, and support. The current procurement stage is complete, with the award having been made to Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP on 5th March 2018. The service contract commenced on 19th March 2018 and concluded on 19th December 2018, while the relevant tender period ended on 12th March 2018. The contract was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, in London, United Kingdom.

This consultancy contract presents advantageous opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and consultancy, particularly those with capabilities in supporting commercial growth initiatives. As the original contract value remains unchanged despite variations in deliverables, competitors well-versed in contractual negotiations, project management, and IT solutions may find significant potential for engagement. Firms seeking to expand their footprint in the public sector or enhance their consultancy offerings are encouraged to explore similar tenders to leverage this growing market.

## Notice

The Contract for the Provision of Consultancy for Commercial Capability Development Programme currently held by PwC LLP and was let by Crown Commercial Service in March 2018. The original contract term was for a total of 9 months from Monday 19th March 2018 - Wednesday 19th December 2018 with no option to extend. This paper seeks your approval to accept the revised scope of the contract and additional work. This is in line with your delegation taking into account this paper, the Call Off Schedule 12: Variation Form and the CCN Annex 1 Revised Deliverables. The key points to consider are: There are additional deliverables and revised scope of the contract, however the additional deliverables and revisions do not fundamentally change the Contract. There is no increase to the original value of PS135,400.00 ex VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b586e6b5-6e52-40fd-bf68-641fa241d3ed |
| 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 | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 19 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,400 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2019 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b586e6b5-6e52-40fd-bf68-641fa241d3ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b586e6b5-6e52-40fd-bf68-641fa241d3ed
  4th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b37bbf27-a65e-48dd-b7e6-ba2bd84a684f
  Call Off schedule 12 Variation REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30e64f99-58ad-4f61-82e3-30d3808edc3c
  Recommendation of Variation

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