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title: "For Transparency Purposes Only - Business Insights Regime for CNR"
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# For Transparency Purposes Only - Business Insights Regime for CNR

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c30dc2a5-5ad5-412d-a4e9-76a0678b37b2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has announced the intent to award a two-year contract titled "For Transparency Purposes Only - Business Insights Regime for CNR" to Ernst & Young LLP. This contract falls under the industry category of business services, specifically consulting, and is located in the South East of England. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, utilising a call-off from the ESPO Framework 664, Consultancy Services Lot 1. The tender period ended on 15 May 2020, with the contract scheduled to commence on 20 May 2020 and concluding on 19 May 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £2 million.

This opportunity may present significant growth potential for businesses specialising in consulting services, particularly those capable of delivering integrated reporting and analytics solutions. While this specific contract has been awarded to Ernst & Young LLP, the nature of consulting contracts within the Ministry of Defence can create scope for future opportunities. Businesses with experience in data analytics and reporting, as well as those with existing relationships within defence procurement, may find themselves well-suited to compete in similar tenders arising from future needs within this sector.

## Notice

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - This is a voluntary transparency notice to advise of the intent to award a 2 year contract to Ernst & Young LLP on the ESPO Framework 664, Consultancy Services Lot 1. This requirement is deemed single source as will ensure a seamless continuity of the capability by the existing supplier who has the necessary experience and knowledge of the system to enable additional developmental work to build, implement/integrate new reporting and analytics instruments within the existing dashboard.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/898b8013-33be-40be-b67d-5fa45aa67862 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2020 - 14 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,666,666 |
| 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 DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2020 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/898b8013-33be-40be-b67d-5fa45aa67862
- 5 May 2020 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1470a3ff-8b00-42e6-ace5-fb74c1af7816

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/898b8013-33be-40be-b67d-5fa45aa67862
  20th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1470a3ff-8b00-42e6-ace5-fb74c1af7816
  5th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2d042462-cd66-4772-8f6d-55983d86dada

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