Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf5-cbf2-73a4-9995-f904c1b257ae/project-initiation-support awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Project Initiation Support [Crown Commercial Service](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crown-commercial-service) Open field Estimated value £455,000 to £20,600,000 Published 25 May 2017 Deadline Closed 16 Nov 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Authority sought to set up a Framework Agreement to offer this service to departments (including arm's length bodies), local government and internationally through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). The Infrastructure and Projects Authority, formed on 1 January 2016, brings together Infrastructure UK - and the Major Projects Authority (MPA). The Framework Agreement is a true collaboration of the best professionals to bring a quality service to improve the delivery of projects and programmes both in the UK and internationally. The Authority looked for partners through the Framework to contribute to expanding the scope and application of the tool with the emphasis being on improved outcomes. The Authority's role will be to oversee the use and support directly where there are projects and HM Government priorities. The structure and award mechanism of the Framework Agreement and commercial model underpinning it should incentive Suppliers on the Framework Agreement to grow and develop the tool in order to maximise opportunities for implementation. The Authority brings together expertise in infrastructure and the financing, delivery and assurance of major projects as a single unit, reporting to the Chancellor and the Minister for the Cabinet Office it supports infrastructure and project development and delivery across the whole of Government. Additional information: Lot 1 - Academic - Awarded 23/12/2016 - Lot 2 Management Consultant - Awarded 17/01/2017 - Lot 3 A - Specialist/Technical Consultant - Construction - Awarded 24/01/2017 - Lot 3 B - Specialist/Technical Consultant - Energy - Awarded 24/01/2017 - Lot 3 C - Specialist/Technical Consultant - Housing and Regeneration - Awarded 24/01/2017 - Lot 3 D - Specialist/Technical Consultant - Transformation - Awarded 24/01/2017 - Lot 3 E - Specialist/Technical Consultant - IT - Awarded 24/01/2017 - Lot 3 F - Specialist/Technical Consultant - Defence - Awarded 24/01/2017 - Lot 3 G - Specialist/Technical Consultant - International Infrastructure - Awarded 24/01/2017 - Lot 2 Management Consultant - Awarded 17/01/2017 Read full description ## CPV classification Transport systems consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/05699370-1d84-4def-8d0e-9324dc0c6d7a) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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