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title: "Better Contracting: Maximising Value"
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# Better Contracting: Maximising Value

Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2fb2044-479f-4087-89f6-dbe8e401c416

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames is currently conducting a tender process entitled "Better Contracting: Maximising Value," aiming to commission a Strategic Delivery Partner through the Crown Commercial Service's Management Consultancy Framework Two (RM6008) Lot 1. The procurement, which falls under the category of Business and Management Consultancy Services, has an estimated contract value of £375,000 over a 12-month period, with potential for an additional year. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 13th May 2019 and a contract start date expected on 22nd July 2019, located at KT1 1EU, Kingston upon Thames.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, experienced in management consultancy and strategic delivery services, to collaborate with a local authority dedicated to improving operational efficiencies and maximising value for public funds. Companies listed in the Management Consultancy Framework Two (Lot 1) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise to meet the Council's plans for cultural and operational change while contributing to the 'Better Contracting' initiative.

## Notice

The Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames is seeking to commission a Strategic Delivery Partner from the Crown Commercial Service: Management Consultancy Framework Two (RM6008) Lot 1. The Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames is dedicated to operating its services with continued excellence whilst at the same time providing value-for-money to the public purse. As part of our ambitious plans to change our culture and the way we work, we have identified the need for a Strategic Delivery Partner to facilitate the identification of savings and meet the needs of the Council through our 'Better Contracting' initiative. The estimated value for the contract period is PS375,000 (subject to recovery targets being met). The contract period will be 12 months with the possibility of a further 12 months of consultancy activity. N.B: This service will call-off from the Crown Commercial Service: Management Consultancy Framework Two (MCF2) Lot 1 only. Contract ID: RM6008. Only interested parties or suppliers listed on the Management Consultancy Framework Two (MCF2): Lot 1 may participate in this mini-competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4431d3a-829f-4c4d-ad58-4bf0cf5e0aae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2019 - 21 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES |
| Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT1 9ZY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kingston Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston and Surbiton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2019 at 19:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4431d3a-829f-4c4d-ad58-4bf0cf5e0aae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4431d3a-829f-4c4d-ad58-4bf0cf5e0aae
  24th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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