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ecm_11496 Business Change Strategy Review

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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24 Oct 2023 at 14:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the "ecm_11496 Business Change Strategy Review" IT services project to Inspired Partners Limited. The procurement method employed was a direct Single tender action below the threshold, with a contract value of £30,750. The tender period ended on 6th October 2023, and the contract runs from 16th October 2023 to 31st January 2024. The project is aimed at conducting an independent review of the change management approach for the Synergy programme, focusing on assessing the Business change team's structure and capabilities, and providing actionable recommendations for 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for IT services and consulting firms, particularly those experienced in change management strategies and business transformation. Businesses interested in engaging with the Department for Work and Pensions and contributing to the Synergy programme's success should consider participating in similar future tenders. The contract's focus on reviewing change management processes presents a chance for SMEs in the IT services industry to showcase their expertise and support a government department in enhancing its operations for better outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ecm_11496 Business Change Strategy Review

Notice Description

An independent review of the current approach to change management for the Synergy programme. This review would be completed by an expert change management SME who will gather information and insights to: - assess the Business change team's structure, outputs, capabilities, to support the business change challenges of the Synergy programme and how the business change and communications team work together. - identify actionable recommendations in readiness for 2024. The activities to assess the above will include a review of: 1. Deliverables associated with change management. 2. The current stakeholder and engagement strategies and how they're being delivered. 3. The communications and engagement activities and how they align with the different stakeholder groups. 4. How the Business change and comms and engagement teams work together. 5. How the Business change team is organised to meet the challenge of Synergy and its relationships with the 4 departments. 6. The change capability required within the workstream team in readiness for the start of 2024. 7. To determine the common understanding of Synergy's vision and the 'people' and 'technical' levers being deployed and how these align with the Programme aspirations informed by the level of ambition of the key sponsors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0f95db2-2f91-4f17-8822-c46bb69bdc88
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£30,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

INSPIRED PARTNERS

Further Information

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