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Project Defend - Phase 1 Supply Chain resilience for non-food critical items

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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08 Jun 2020 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has completed a procurement process titled "Project Defend - Phase 1 Supply Chain resilience for non-food critical items." This initiative focused on developing a strategy to ensure the consistent supply of essential non-food goods during the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract, awarded for the total value of £663,000, was carried out through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process was finalised with the contract period running from 27 April 2020 to 22 May 2020, and the tender was officially announced on 8 June 2020.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in consulting and strategic services, particularly those with expertise in supply chain management and resilience planning. Enterprises capable of providing innovative solutions to maintain supply chains during crises would find this contract particularly relevant. As it was awarded to a large consultancy firm, businesses of a similar scale looking to expand their market reach in critical goods' supply chains could leverage insights from this completed project to enhance their offerings in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Project Defend - Phase 1 Supply Chain resilience for non-food critical items

Notice Description

Development of strategy for ensuring the continued supply of priority critical goods (excluding food) in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd83faff-3c24-43e6-be4b-dd7fadb02346
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£663,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£663,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2020 - 22 May 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
graham.revie@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
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

BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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