Support to the UK Freeport Programme - VARIATION

Description

This contract has already been awarded under Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy 2 Framework (RM 6008) Lot 1 and is being published for transparency purposes. This contract is for a multi-disciplinary partner to work with the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government, Cities and Local Growth Unit's to support the delivery of the UK's Freeports Programme. The supplier will provide challenge and strategic advice to improve the quality and delivery of Freeports plans and proposals. This support will encompass four functions: 1. Strategic advice: 2. Shared products and learning: 3. Programme support and advice: 4. Troubleshooting draw-down service: This contract is for an initial duration of 1 year and may be extended by up to 48 months from contract start date. This may be in any increment depending on funding approval and business need. E.G 1+1+1+year or 1+2+1 year UPDATE - VARIATION - 10.04.2024 The value of the contract has been uplifted under Regulation 72 1 (c). The increase was unforeseeable at the outset of the contract due, in part, to economic conditions and an uncertainty in public spending meaning further work has had to be commissioned to mitigate further delays and accelerate delivery as forecasted. Technical assistance has now needed for a longer period than the original policy had anticipated.