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title: "UKSBS PR20002 Project Blackthorn - Financial Business Review"
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# UKSBS PR20002 Project Blackthorn - Financial Business Review

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec356d1c-11b9-4bb7-b6ba-edf3aef836db

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited initiated a procurement process for the project titled "UKSBS PR20002 Project Blackthorn - Financial Business Review" on 20th February 2020. This project falls under the financial consultancy industry category and is located in the North West region of England. The tender was awarded to Ernst and Young LLP, with a contract value of £60,000, and the project has since been completed, officially ending on 31st March 2020. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents opportunities for financial consultancy firms looking to expand their business in government sectors. Businesses with expertise in financial reviews, cash forecasting, and trading analysis would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. Given the nature of this contract, firms should also consider the potential for collaboration with other entities within the public sector, enhancing their competitiveness in forthcoming tenders.

## Notice

EY will conduct a financial review and due diligence on behalf of UKRI, including review of : -short term cash forecasts -Trading reviews

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f8cd4d-8440-442c-8b74-1826f6bdcf66 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 22 May 2020 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f8cd4d-8440-442c-8b74-1826f6bdcf66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f8cd4d-8440-442c-8b74-1826f6bdcf66
  22nd May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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