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Project Assurance

NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS

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19 Feb 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Project Assurance" contract was conducted by National Savings & Investments, focusing on project management consultancy services within the services industry category. This procurement, based in London (postcode SW1P 3BT), involved a single tender action (below threshold) and reached the award stage. Key dates include the tender end date on 6 January 2025, with the contract period spanning from 31 January 2025 to 1 April 2025. The final award date was 24 January 2025, with the contract valued at £20,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given its specific suitability criterion. It provides a platform for SMEs to leverage their project management consultancy expertise and expand their portfolios by working with a prominent public sector entity like National Savings & Investments. Companies that can offer comprehensive assurance reviews and recommendation reports would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The awarded supplier, Airwalk Consulting Reply Ltd, exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure valuable public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Project Assurance

Notice Description

Assurance review and recommendations report

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5592832d-3fbd-433a-a839-54469c8c5b55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd00f24-83ae-438a-b699-4d0529e40406
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 1-6 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
NATIONAL SAVINGS & INVESTMENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

AIRWALK CONSULTING REPLY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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