--- title: "Management Consultancy Phase 2 Award Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6f4d5b7-08ad-4fe4-96df-8a93949b09df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6f4d5b7-08ad-4fe4-96df-8a93949b09df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6f4d5b7-08ad-4fe4-96df-8a93949b09df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6f4d5b7-08ad-4fe4-96df-8a93949b09df.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2018-12-28" --- # Management Consultancy Phase 2 Award Notice Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6f4d5b7-08ad-4fe4-96df-8a93949b09df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6f4d5b7-08ad-4fe4-96df-8a93949b09df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6f4d5b7-08ad-4fe4-96df-8a93949b09df.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service has conducted a procurement process for a Management Consultancy Phase 2 framework agreement, aimed at providing general management consultancy services across the UK public sector. This procurement, classified under CPV code 79411000, is now complete and encompasses a total value of £1.26 billion, with a contractual term from 21 November 2017 to 30 August 2021. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing public sector entities, including central government departments and local authorities, to participate. The procurement process concluded with the contract awarded to Accenture (UK) Ltd, following an active selection process. This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those offering management consultancy services, to expand their client base within the public sector. Given the large value of the contract and the experience required, established consultancy firms and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with tailored solutions and competitive expertise would be well-positioned to leverage this arrangement. The inclusion of multiple lots also indicates potential for varied services, allowing firms to specialise in specific consultancy areas to better compete in future tenders or contracts within the framework. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service as the Authority has put in place a Pan Government Collaborative Framework Agreement for use by UK public sector bodies identified at VI.3 (and any future successors to these organisations), which include Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies and Local Authorities. This Procurement shall establish a multi Supplier public sector Framework Agreement for the purchase of Management Consultancy Services. This Framework Agreement shall comprise of 5 Lots. The Authority reserves the right for an electronic auction to be held by Contracting Authorities during further competition prior to an award of a contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c7807a-a129-4c01-94e4-68bb282fff60 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Nov 2017 | | Contract period | 21 Nov 2017 - 30 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,260,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,260,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | ACCENTURE (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services - 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy - 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services - 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services - 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Dec 2018 at 11:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c7807a-a129-4c01-94e4-68bb282fff60 - 31 Jan 2018 at 11:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c7807a-a129-4c01-94e4-68bb282fff60 - 8 Dec 2017 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c7807a-a129-4c01-94e4-68bb282fff60 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c7807a-a129-4c01-94e4-68bb282fff60 28th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07fdf262-93fe-4c7a-a929-605c6fd8802c Contracts Finder Awarded Suppliers.pdf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c331e66c-2260-4bd1-9b12-5ded8e006be4 Redacted Framework Agreement.pdf - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d19f439-6b49-43c1-9a29-3e46f7c46e9b RM3745 Supplier Bid Scores (Phase 1 and Phase 2) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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