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title: "Efficiency Challenge Programme - Discovery Phase"
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# Efficiency Challenge Programme - Discovery Phase

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2f45a8b-8fdc-4513-b538-8ca4862e8dd6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Efficiency Challenge Programme - Discovery Phase" was conducted by HS2, located in Birmingham, England. The contract falls under the business services industry category and was managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 11 September 2020, and the contract commenced on 15 September 2020, running until 12 October 2020. The total value of the contract awarded to McKinsey & Company, Inc. United Kingdom is £405,200, with a minimum value of £607,800.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses focused on consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in efficiency improvement initiatives. Given the nature of the work related to the discovery phase of an efficiency challenge, companies that specialise in business optimisation, process analysis, and related advisory services would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this kind. Being part of an organisation like HS2, which is engaged in major infrastructure projects, can lead to additional avenues for growth and collaboration in the public sector.

## Notice

A requirement to support the discovery stage of an Efficiency Challenge Programme, which will strive to embed and foster a culture that is obsessed with time (reduction thereof) and efficiency generation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e9b528-a892-42b5-a11c-e686347246e1 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2020 - 12 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £607,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £405,200 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC. UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2020 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e9b528-a892-42b5-a11c-e686347246e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e9b528-a892-42b5-a11c-e686347246e1
  23rd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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