Tender

Critical Friend Services for the Switching Programme

OFGEM

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Tender

20 Aug 2021 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Ofgem, with the tender titled "Critical Friend Services for the Switching Programme". This contract falls within the industry category of project management consultancy services and is located in London, England. Currently in the Tender stage, the tender period is open until 6th September 2021, with a contract expected to commence on 1st October 2021 and running until 31st December 2022. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, and the estimated value of the contract is £100,000, with a minimum value of £80,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in project management and advisory support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender specifies suitability for SMEs, making this an excellent chance for such businesses to gain substantial experience and credibility through collaboration with Ofgem on the Energy Switching Programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Critical Friend Services for the Switching Programme

Notice Description

This tender is for the provision of advisory support and member of the Delivery Board for the Energy Switching Programme through-out the life of the Programme. This role will support the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) in ensuring that the programme outcomes are delivered and that risks are identified and managed appropriately. This activity will provide independent assurance and key governance support on the programme to the SRO and Programme Director on; Governance Challenge Capabilities Relationships Time Commitment Reporting Lines

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4027b8f4-c162-49e9-875c-d3a945ce351d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6d88cc6-478c-4232-983b-6bc1ca39a54a
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

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

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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