Tender

Procurement Consultancy Support for Switching Programme Centralised Switching Service

OFGEM

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Tender

31 Oct 2017 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Ofgem seeking consultation support for its Centralised Switching Service, a new IT solution. This open tender (MT203350) is classified under procurement consultancy services and is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 20th November 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 4th December 2017 and run until 30th September 2019. Services are to be delivered in London, United Kingdom, and the tender encourages the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy for IT systems, particularly those experienced in large-scale projects and innovative solutions. Companies that provide procurement consultancy services, especially SMEs, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with Ofgem in this context can provide valuable exposure and the potential to establish a long-term partnership in the evolving energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement Consultancy Support for Switching Programme Centralised Switching Service

Notice Description

The aim of this Procurement is to appoint a Service Provider to support Ofgem's role in assuring the procurement of a new IT solution (the Centralised Switching Service) led by the Data and Communications Company (DCC). The support shall provide robust, independent, and objective expertise in the procurement of large-scale IT systems which involve a novel solution and business process design. Ofgem requires either one or a team of two experienced and knowledgeable consultant(s) to provide the majority of the support, working as needed on a call-off basis to deliver the required Services. Support for this consultant/team and for Ofgem from the wider company may also be needed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2582f744-53a9-47e2-a07e-63f8e827a3ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9582a82d-57c7-4f9c-9501-644549395eda
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48810000 - Information systems

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Dec 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFGEM
Contact Name
Nadia Coleby
Contact Email
nadia.coleby@ofgem.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079017000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3GE
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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