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title: "DNO/324 Strategic Financial Advisors Transparency Notice"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# DNO/324 Strategic Financial Advisors Transparency Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2e11435-6214-4357-948f-574aea9978ab

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement of strategic financial advisory services under the title "DNO/324 Strategic Financial Advisors Transparency Notice". This tender falls under the financial consultancy services industry category and was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The value of the contract is £2,500,000. The strategic financial advisory services will be delivered primarily in London, United Kingdom. The tendering process concluded on 28th August 2024, with the contract period running from 29th August 2024 to 28th August 2025. Key dates include the start of the contract on 29th August 2024, and the official award notice was published on 12th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering financial consultancy services, particularly large-scale firms capable of managing substantial contracts. While the suitability criteria for this tender indicated it was not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, the procurement offers a valuable entry point for businesses looking to establish or reinforce relationships with government bodies, such as the Ministry of Defence. Companies experienced in providing strategic financial advice on a large scale, like Ernst & Young LLP—the awarded supplier—will find this type of contract particularly beneficial for business growth and expanding their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

Transparency notice for the provision of strategic financial advisors

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d92a562c-dc22-409d-8c62-84e3d71ade2b |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2024 - 28 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 16:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d92a562c-dc22-409d-8c62-84e3d71ade2b
- 12 Sep 2024 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d92a562c-dc22-409d-8c62-84e3d71ade2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d92a562c-dc22-409d-8c62-84e3d71ade2b
  12th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/818094a8-5fbc-4b55-b9bd-0267daa767b4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/022fe5a9-d585-4686-9ee4-aec00296fed6
  n/a

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