Award

Benchmarking Service

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

09 Jun 2021 at 12:30

Award

18 May 2021 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has initiated a tender for a "Benchmarking Service" valued at £207,651. The procurement falls under the business services industry, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender period concluded on 18 March 2021, and the subsequent contract commenced on 1 May 2021, extending until 31 March 2022. Using a selective procurement method, the authority has directed the process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for service delivery is primarily in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focusing on consultancy and other related services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Such businesses may find it advantageous to leverage their expertise in benchmarking services to compete effectively for this contract. The awarded contract was successfully given to Mott Macdonald Ltd, indicating a competitive landscape for similar service providers looking to engage with government tenders in this category.

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Notice Title

Benchmarking Service

Notice Description

benchmarking service lead and support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6851af0f-78ae-4920-b59e-1be2605daef5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca0d4700-e880-491b-88b5-b0539b3818f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£207,651 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£207,651 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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