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Office for Civil Society Strategic Consultancy Support

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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01 Jun 2020 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport conducted a tender titled "Office for Civil Society Strategic Consultancy Support," aimed at providing governance support and oversight for grant management related to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise stabilization fund. This procurement process, classified under project management consultancy services, was executed through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was published on 1 June 2020, with a contract value of £1,429,218. The contract period commenced on 1 June 2020 and is scheduled to end on 30 November 2020, with the delivery address located in London, postcode SW1A 2BQ.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in project management and governance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-placed to compete for similar contracts, as the government is keen to engage with diverse suppliers for consultancy roles. The support aimed at stabilising the voluntary and community sector signifies a growing demand for consultancy services tailored to the needs of this industry, creating an ideal growth avenue for relevant businesses.

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Notice Title

Office for Civil Society Strategic Consultancy Support

Notice Description

To provide strategic consultancy support services for Office for Civil Society including governance support and oversight for the grant award and administration of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise stablisation fund being administered by the National Lotteries Communities Foundation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f553e5c-2f37-4bf8-939c-2b3ddbe46ce6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7d95608-45b0-45c5-956e-ba0fa534c053
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,429,218 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,429,218 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 6-12 months
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 DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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