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Provision of Consultation Services

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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04 Mar 2025 at 15:04

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28 Feb 2025 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has completed the procurement process for the Provision of Consultation Services, specifically focusing on digital tools to facilitate end-to-end consultation and Calls for Evidence services. Classified under IT services (consulting, software development, Internet, and support), this selective procurement process was concluded with an awarded contract amounting to £4,500,000. The contract, governed by a call-off from a framework agreement, runs from 10th February 2025 to 9th February 2028, covering the United Kingdom. Key procurement dates include the tender period end on 20th January 2025 and the contract award date of 27th January 2025, with the award notice published on 28th February 2025.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for SMEs within the IT services industry to leverage their expertise and enhance their portfolio by partnering with a significant governmental body such as MHCLG. Given the contract's emphasis on consultation and digital engagement tools, businesses specialising in software development, digital consultancy, and support services are well-suited to compete. The long-term contract period also offers a stable and continuous engagement, beneficial for businesses aiming to ensure sustained growth and presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Consultation Services

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded and is being published for transparency reasons. Provision of Digital Tools to provide end to end consultation services and Calls for Evidence services for MHCLG and its ALBs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f76d567-ba23-4fee-9cc7-05c3fd3bd18b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/397bdde3-2fd8-413c-a6d2-5323da8deb63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialtenders@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03034440000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVEWIRE CONSULTANCY

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