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title: "Provision of Support & Advice for HS2 Ltd's Efficiency Challenge Programme (ECP)"
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# Provision of Support & Advice for HS2 Ltd's Efficiency Challenge Programme (ECP)

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf5c1e52-d43c-4f3a-b324-bab42525cbec

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## Summary

The HS2 Ltd is seeking to improve its Efficiency Challenge Programme (ECP) through a contract that has recently been awarded for consultancy services, effective from February 16, 2021, until August 15, 2021. The total contract value is £12,246,400, initiated through further competition under a Framework Agreement. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This procurement falls under the category of business and management consultancy services, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and it was officially published on March 30, 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in consultancy services, particularly those with experience in efficiency and management consulting. Companies capable of providing strategic advice that enhances operational performance are well-suited to explore opportunities like these, especially within large-scale projects such as HS2. Given the potential for a contract extension, there remains a chance for engagement beyond the initial term, making this an attractive opportunity for larger consultancy firms.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded for the provision of support & advice on HS2 Ltd's Efficiency Challenge Programme (ECP) for an initial period of 6 months, with the option to extend for a further 24 months (via single or multiple fixed terms).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd8947ec-ceab-49ca-9228-bad2f5ac3455 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Further competition under a Framework Agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2021 - 15 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,246,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,123,200 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd8947ec-ceab-49ca-9228-bad2f5ac3455

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd8947ec-ceab-49ca-9228-bad2f5ac3455
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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