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title: "CCCC17A03 - Provision of Consultancy for CCS Identifying areas where SMEs can add value"
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# CCCC17A03 - Provision of Consultancy for CCS Identifying areas where SMEs can add value

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6a74f5e-b2e7-4e27-b065-c5795938066e

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is seeking consultancy services under the tender titled "CCCC17A03 - Provision of Consultancy for CCS Identifying areas where SMEs can add value." This procurement process falls under the industry category of business analysis consultancy services and is based in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active with a submission deadline set for 10th February 2017, following which the contract period will commence on 27th February 2017 and conclude on 24th March 2017. Potential providers need to register on the CCS e-Sourcing Suite to participate in this tender.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with the public sector by providing valuable consultancy support. The project focuses on enhancing SME spending within government departments, making it ideal for businesses in consulting, research analysis, and public sector advisory roles. By participating, firms can not only contribute to increasing SME engagement but also potentially expand their client base within government departments.

## Notice

This procurement is for the provision of consultancy support to aid The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) in identifying areas and sectors where departmental Small and Medium sized Enterprise (SME) spend can potentially be increased. This is in response to a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) recommendation and the outputs are to be delivered by 24th March 2017. This report is available online at: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmselect/cmpubacc/882/882.pdf CCS has conducted some market research into specific categories of spend (identified in section 4.2). The purpose of this requirement is to analyse this research, augment it through departmental interviews, provide advice and make recommendations to CCS. Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84729aa-e872-4ad5-9ab2-edba3d5c0bc4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2017 - 24 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2017 at 09:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84729aa-e872-4ad5-9ab2-edba3d5c0bc4
- 27 Jan 2017 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84729aa-e872-4ad5-9ab2-edba3d5c0bc4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84729aa-e872-4ad5-9ab2-edba3d5c0bc4
  6th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a662fa2-1186-4218-bee5-e3fc1621793c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c71cd1b2-a006-40b5-bec1-a41816e887f1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d4261ea-4823-41f1-baab-9f135d6587ce
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c5437be-1da1-43d6-bfdd-20be0d1c0821
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61b82d39-8892-48f6-9227-0b6fc4b15c1f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0d86cf3-2b78-46b2-aef3-1804cf491f95
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41fa30cf-9737-4799-add4-2638139517b8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ab48cbd-4503-4094-8f9c-9a084d3680c2

## Notice URLs

- http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender
- http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201516/cmselect/cmpubacc/882/882.pdf
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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