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title: "Provision of Consultancy for National Security Secretariat (NSS) Review"
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# Provision of Consultancy for National Security Secretariat (NSS) Review

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebc69306-5a17-4085-b416-90e1802bf325

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Consultancy for National Security Secretariat (NSS) Review" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, located in Liverpool, England. The contract, which has a total value of £99,900, falls under the category of research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used was classified as "Other," with key dates including a contract period that commenced on 15 May 2017 and concluded on 14 July 2017. The tender was awarded to McKinsey on 12 May 2017, and this award notification was published on 26 July 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly large firms with expertise in security-related projects. Companies well-suited to compete in such tenders are those experienced in providing strategic consultancy services and capable of handling complex projects in diverse international jurisdictions, as deliveries were applicable across British Overseas Territories, the UK, and other regions. Potential participants would benefit from a solid understanding of the public sector's operational and compliance requirements, enhancing their chances of success in future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Contract Awarded to McKinsey, this is for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8c8ed2-bb2a-4edc-b811-697154808f9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2017 - 14 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,900 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2017 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8c8ed2-bb2a-4edc-b811-697154808f9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f8c8ed2-bb2a-4edc-b811-697154808f9f
  26th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16ae0f2d-2192-4663-a130-44323c13c361
  CCCC17A51 - Redacted Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/993628e8-9f80-4b88-b8f0-4437cb64f52a
  CCCC17A51 - Redacted Agreement Annexes

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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