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title: "VARIATION"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-feaed40f-8362-4fc7-aebd-a5dcf08d88cc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2020-03-04"
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# VARIATION

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-feaed40f-8362-4fc7-aebd-a5dcf08d88cc

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a variation contract awarded by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on research and development consultancy services. The contract, titled "VARIATION", has a total value of £67,000 and is situated within the UK. The procurement method employed is selective, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 24 October 2019 to 23 June 2020, with the award notification published on 4 March 2020, following its completion stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the research and development consulting sector to expand their business portfolios. Companies specialising in consultancy services, particularly those able to demonstrate experience and capabilities in research, would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement activities. The selective nature of the procurement process suggests that only businesses meeting specific criteria will be invited to compete, thereby encouraging qualified firms to engage in further growth through such government contracts.

## Notice

Variation to contract CCZZ19A41 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e199cc0-2317-4568-a5c5-6d4a1b860a76

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05f0db8b-7aeb-41df-b9cd-4051cf35c987 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2019 - 23 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,000 |
| 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 | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2020 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05f0db8b-7aeb-41df-b9cd-4051cf35c987

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05f0db8b-7aeb-41df-b9cd-4051cf35c987
  4th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68b463b6-7175-4faa-9c12-ae61dda7c495
  Variation Notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e199cc0-2317-4568-a5c5-6d4a1b860a76

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