Celtic Framework
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Suppliers
18
Lots
3
Published
08 Nov 2023
Description
The Celtic Framework is a mutual call-off framework contract through which contractors may be acquired for project assurance reviews and/or programme/project management (hereinafter “PPM”)-specific purposes for the devolved governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The objectives of the Celtic Framework are two-fold: - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers to lead and/or participate in assurance reviews managed through the assurance hubs in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales; and - To provide [suitably qualified] external advisers for the provision of “other assurance services.
Scope
- Reference
- C132/2022/2023
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
Framework can be extended for an additional 12 months - the total contract duration is up to 48 months.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 7900000079400000794200007942100079421100
- Contract locations
- Northern IrelandScotlandWales
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | 70 | quality | — |
| — | 30 | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 3 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Lots · 3 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic Framework: Lot 1 - Northern Ireland | £6.5m | cancelled |
| 2 | Celtic Framework: Lot 2 - Scottish Government | — | cancelled |
| 3 | Celtic Framework: Lot 3 - Wales | £6.5m | cancelled |
Award 1· 6 suppliers
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Award 2· 6 suppliers
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Award 3· 6 suppliers
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Total lots
3
Awarded
3
Estimated total
£13.0m
Awarded total
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Celtic Framework: Lot 1 - Northern Ireland
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£6.5m
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Celtic Framework: Lot 2 - Scottish Government
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Celtic Framework: Lot 3 - Wales
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£6.5m
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