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Effective Digital Strategy

O F W A T

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18 Sep 2024 at 09:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, O F W A T, has completed the procurement process for the "Effective Digital Strategy" under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services (CPV 79400000). The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £84,900, encompasses services to evaluate and provide recommendations on current strategic and business plans for departments in both England and Wales. The key dates include the contract period, which spans from 5th February 2024 to 28th March 2024, with the award date being 5th September 2024 and the notice published on 18th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, to demonstrate their expertise in digital strategy and consultancy within the public sector. Companies that excel in business and management consultancy could find this tender beneficial for growth and establishing a strong foothold in government contracts. Although Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, similar future opportunities remain accessible for consultancies skilled in strategic evaluations and capable of delivering impactful recommendations. Business users in this sector should monitor such tenders to enhance their portfolios and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Effective Digital Strategy

Notice Description

Research current strategy and business plan. Review as-is department capabilities and provide recommendations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41684ce7-6060-47fb-b673-ed91ecc186cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f2fc6e-2726-4150-a904-8b7a3aece9ad
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2024 - 28 Mar 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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