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title: "Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4)"
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# Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4)

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f72d46c7-ca51-470f-aae3-abbc579ef2e1

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has successfully established the Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) through an open procurement procedure and is currently in the award stage. This significant framework contract, valued at £1.7 billion, focuses on providing management consultancy services, including restructuring and insolvency, primarily within the United Kingdom. Originating from Liverpool, England, CCS serves as the Authority overseeing this process. The MCF4 framework commences from 29 July 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 28 July 2027. With ten specialized lots ranging from business consultancy to environment and sustainability, the framework encapsulates various industry categories under CPV classification, such as mergers, acquisition, and financial consultancy services.

MCF4 offers expansive opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, aligning with its open procedure approach. Businesses across multiple sectors can leverage this framework to expand their services, particularly those specializing in consultancy such as strategy, policy advisory, financial consultancy, IT services, and infrastructure works consultancy. Companies that comply with Cyber Essentials requirements and are prepared to hold materials under the Government Security Classifications Scheme will be well-positioned for participation. This framework represents a substantial growth avenue for businesses seeking to collaborate with CCS in delivering consultancy services across the UK public sector.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service (CCS), hereby known as the Authority, has established a multi-supplier Framework Contract for the supply of management consultancy including restructuring and insolvency services. Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) (RM6309) is available for use by organisations, and their successors, listed in the authorised customer list cited at VI.3 (Additional Information) of this Notice. Services will be delivered primarily within the United Kingdom, with some limited requirements overseas. MCF4 replaces Management Consultancy Framework Three (RM6187) and Restructuring and Insolvency Services (RM6269). MCF4 has 10 lots - Lot 1 - Business Lot 2 - Strategy and policy Lot 3 - Complex and transformation Lot 4 - Finance Lot 5 - HR Lot 6 - Procurement and supply chain Lot 7 - Health, social care and community Lot 8 - Infrastructure Lot 9 - Environment and sustainability Lot 10 - Restructuring and insolvency MCF4 is not a contingent labour framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5973b28b-99bf-472f-9ad5-21a2a9646191 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,700,000,000 |
| 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 | A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS A |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66121000 - Mergers and acquisition services
- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5973b28b-99bf-472f-9ad5-21a2a9646191
- 25 Jul 2025 at 11:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84eac4c-42ff-4789-b9b7-195bb3363c44
- 25 Jul 2025 at 10:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84eac4c-42ff-4789-b9b7-195bb3363c44
- 24 Jul 2025 at 10:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84eac4c-42ff-4789-b9b7-195bb3363c44
- 10 Jul 2025 at 11:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84eac4c-42ff-4789-b9b7-195bb3363c44
- 16 Dec 2024 at 09:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84eac4c-42ff-4789-b9b7-195bb3363c44
- 11 Dec 2024 at 09:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84eac4c-42ff-4789-b9b7-195bb3363c44
- 11 Dec 2024 at 08:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84eac4c-42ff-4789-b9b7-195bb3363c44
- 3 Dec 2024 at 11:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84eac4c-42ff-4789-b9b7-195bb3363c44
- 14 Nov 2024 at 17:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84eac4c-42ff-4789-b9b7-195bb3363c44
- 14 Nov 2024 at 17:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84eac4c-42ff-4789-b9b7-195bb3363c44
- 8 Nov 2024 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84eac4c-42ff-4789-b9b7-195bb3363c44
- 31 Aug 2023 at 10:56 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353ca986-dd9d-4acc-b5c4-35104866757a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5973b28b-99bf-472f-9ad5-21a2a9646191
  29th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e84eac4c-42ff-4789-b9b7-195bb3363c44
  25th July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353ca986-dd9d-4acc-b5c4-35104866757a
  31st August 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07d82db3-2af6-4ed4-a709-abc033bd838a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3e54c40-e86f-41fe-aaf8-74f1ebc5a262
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76aafc59-bf54-43c5-90cf-e9eaef8aa0a3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0acf91e7-0768-4079-811f-b869b2760d9b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9915aeb1-a061-4c5b-b371-e215ac298d34
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02a2eac2-8204-492f-9f54-af9eb7e7a9ec
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5e60a82b-cb85-4429-9403-8c363f322e51
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/334ff013-1269-4d5c-ac60-c8349ea4762f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0664fd7d-36f3-4b48-9c04-c2b3265b6168
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e07b921-b7b6-4764-a94d-41d6d8ad0334
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0597926-8e14-4672-9c8c-19547b61f497
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58100e9f-d710-40b8-8b8c-c2c41adfbe32
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ced141a1-1d15-44fa-8aba-5a209b879b1c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b06050e9-0ca5-4bf2-a836-c3064676d0a6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5ec6b03-2e2a-48b0-830a-a71eaa292abb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/647a0e23-d0be-4f1e-ba6b-6671cba87f2e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6ca215a-49e3-4df0-8fa2-9745c6b9799e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f86a5e4a-3c37-4ea4-a8d6-df59a79305c7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84e91a29-2adb-40ce-921b-c1343021b9f5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c833213-38f0-4f6d-8216-bdfebaf2c0ee
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c83e698-32c9-4daf-9c95-c1322117f96b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/166d9c7c-17b7-4ddf-8b1c-7aeb2f5cf3ca
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5778b87a-dada-4041-a524-5147cc7ddc91
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a80baef4-396f-476c-9a86-266a599f1d9c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cea68480-931c-4ddd-97aa-be02a8576495
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd244ec5-f24f-43f3-b3ed-f4c4d1d1d1bb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cca2808-1701-40a7-be76-91c69bc901ee
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ccd5d50-a676-48b4-b620-474b3571b194
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ace72463-7173-4d1c-923e-f2de6d8acd39
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab07da3c-f6ac-41f0-ae70-9b278553beeb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f92a24c8-245a-461a-9742-d7a20b4e3ad1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb592b81-3ad7-40f4-961e-bd14d476b56e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a95185c-3fdf-4934-be9f-ba063e7421c9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f124f95-3ed9-4a4c-9949-505511a94ce3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/360ce568-a235-4346-be31-21f0a5902e57
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036291-2024
  Award Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f009404b-9413-4dc8-87f9-66a940b5b79e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67ae545b-33c2-4772-997e-825e2227c495
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036921-2024
  Corrigendum to the previous Contract Notice published on 08/11/2024.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed2a108b-b43a-472e-84ae-32ab32308dab
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2726a0ba-1df5-4f51-80c7-6df9015978d6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45b3c980-909d-477c-8349-74eabfb942a2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12522fea-6eb9-44ba-b233-42cd9e4f82fe
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a2136ab-858f-433b-9157-25b46e277a20
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab47ccc2-30ad-4872-901b-a869c9233e00
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bb4a0bc-cb6a-4aa3-824c-2805d5ae79ad
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f21a7386-bf2d-4d47-89e9-9923198ef8dc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9f84f5b-ebfb-4095-9b83-10b810ca17d0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02bb8432-b1b9-4207-ad56-b82c5507e6bc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90bc96eb-99dc-40a7-a0f8-8502b05934ea
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ef2d71f-8eb1-4368-ac54-f633e471e282

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/ccs

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