Award

Defend Phase 2

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Award

21 Oct 2020 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Defend Phase 2" is managed by the Department for International Trade, located in London, England. This tender focused on developing strategies for maintaining the supply of critical goods amid the Covid-19 pandemic, with a total contract value of £2,358,104. The procurement method employed was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period spanned from 4th June 2020 to 3rd August 2020. The award notice was published on 21st October 2020, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and strategic planning services, particularly for those experienced in crisis management and supply chain logistics. Companies capable of navigating complex challenges in the context of public health and global supply disruptions would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. With the procurement method indicating a preference for established frameworks, businesses that can leverage existing relationships may have a competitive advantage in future contracts of this nature.

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Notice Title

Defend Phase 2

Notice Description

Development of strategy for ensuring the continued supply of priority critical goods (excluding food) in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87a50705-2b8d-4987-a7a9-c8d8c739a4b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd67e3ae-5432-4961-8ba5-8528e9764ef7
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,358,104 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,358,104 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2020 - 3 Aug 2020 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
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

BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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