# Consumer Duty: 'Phase 1 Analysis & Phase 2 Readiness

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by NS&I.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [NS&I](/buyers/ns-i/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Grant Thornton UK LLP](/suppliers/grant-thornton-uk/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £0
- Award date: 19 February 2024
- Published: 9 August 2024
- Contract start: 1 March 2024
- Contract end: 31 October 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: f6596afd-cc7b-4ed4-a461-73ae12e70d49-775942
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e039ec86-1711-44d2-a23b-56b774a5f960

## Description

NS&I has a requirement for management consultancy SME support on Consumer Duty phase 1 embedding/industry early best practices and Consumer Duty phase 2 gap analysis and business readiness\. The initial contract will be for a period of 8 months with an option to extend by a further period of 6 months if required\. Contract charges will be comprised of two elements: i\) fixed price for the majority of the project; and ii\) via a rate card for any additional services where required\. \*\*Contract awarded following a further competition via Crown Commercial Service RM6187 Management Consultancy framework\*\* Additional information: Award notice amended 09/08/2024 due to additional work required, as stated in the initial procurement documentation\. NS&I requires further support from the Supplier relating to further due diligence / discovery activities plus delivery and project work\. Value of additional services: £71,891\.00 exc VAT\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6596afd-cc7b-4ed4-a461-73ae12e70d49-775942)