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Designing an agile approach to regulatory policy making

OFCOM

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06 Sep 2023 at 14:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract awarded by Ofcom for the project "Designing an agile approach to regulatory policy making" has been completed. The procurement method used was Other - Under threshold ITT. The contract value is £55,000, and the contract period is from 4th September 2023 to 3rd November 2023. The buying organisation, Ofcom, based in London, United Kingdom, initiated this tender with a specific focus on market research services.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other businesses in the services sector to engage in consultancy services aimed at developing innovative policy processes and tools for Ofcom. The contract was awarded to PA Consulting Services Limited, highlighting the potential for consulting firms to contribute to enhancing regulatory practices in the communications sector and leveraging agile methodologies for policy development. Interested businesses with experience in market research, project management, and agile methodology are well-suited to compete for such opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Designing an agile approach to regulatory policy making

Notice Description

Ofcom is reviewing its internal processes and culture to ensure we are adopting the latest and best approaches to respond to rapid change and evolving challenges of regulating the communications sectors. We have a requirement for a consultancy to (i) undertake a participative design process with a selected group of Ofcom colleagues to (ii) develop bespoke project processes and systems/tools (the 'Agile policy process and toolkit') that improve the responsiveness and efficiency of our policy development, embed Ofcom's new 'Agile' leadership behaviours and set the standard for how Ofcom runs policy projects in future. The delivered Agile policy project process and toolkit should be ready to form the basis of training for cohorts of mid-level leaders and project managers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83818e59-291f-4f27-9662-15b92f9050fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60d4ded2-16df-4c98-aa4c-1f4cb088eb27
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Under threshold ITT
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2023 - 3 Nov 2023 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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