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title: "RM5925 SO10605 Provision of Consultancy for Financial Due Diligence in relation to the UK Government's unit holding in King's Cross Central Partnership"
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# RM5925 SO10605 Provision of Consultancy for Financial Due Diligence in relation to the UK Government's unit holding in King's Cross Central Partnership

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d77ced2a-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is seeking proposals for the provision of consultancy for financial due diligence related to the UK Government’s unit holding in King’s Cross Central Partnership. This procurement, classified under the "Administration, defence and social security services" category, is currently in the Award stage and was initiated on 7 August 2015, with the contract period beginning on 10 August 2015 and concluding on 10 April 2016. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in financial due diligence, particularly those experienced in public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant expertise are encouraged to consider competing in this market, as the focus is on delivering high-quality financial assessments for government-related holdings. Engaging with this contract could pave the way for future projects within the public sector, enhancing the competitiveness and portfolio of successful bidders.

## Notice

1.1 The Department for Transport (DfT) and London & Continental Railways (LCR) invites proposals for the provision of financial vendor due diligence in relation to the UK Government's unitholding ("the UK Holding") in King's Cross Central Limited Partnership ("KXCLP"). The UK Holding is currently owned by London & Contintental Railways (LCR). LCR is 100% owned by DfT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/022e9fc1-c0bc-4681-b706-f3bd560032fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2015 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2015 - 10 Apr 2016 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/022e9fc1-c0bc-4681-b706-f3bd560032fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/022e9fc1-c0bc-4681-b706-f3bd560032fd
  1st October 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7fca1d6a-dd0e-49ec-92f0-f53cace18564
  RM5925 Letter of Appointment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55f75613-f95f-4d54-ac48-b0882cc949a6
  RM5925 Contract Document

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