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Programme Management Office SCAH

DEFRA

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07 Oct 2024 at 10:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "Programme Management Office SCAH" within the industry category of Project Management Consultancy Services (CPV code: 72224000). This contract, valued at £1,800,000, addresses the provision of programme management office (PMO) support which was initially unfilled due to recruitment freezes. DEFRA, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, has employed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period set from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2025, covering various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The awarded supplier for this contract is Lexica, located at F02 India House, 45 Curlew Street, London.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management consultancy services, particularly those capable of providing high-level programme assurance, advice, and support. Established larger firms, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, would be well-suited to compete due to the nature and scale of the contract. By participating in such tenders, businesses can considerably enhance their portfolios and gain a strong footing in government consultancy engagements, leading to potential future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Programme Management Office SCAH

Notice Description

The PMO role is a programme supportive role that has not been filled by Delivery Partner, which is a project supportive role. The PMO shall provide assurance to the Delivery Partner project role and advice and support at a programme level. This role is part of a planned recruitment campaign for civil service to fill internally, due to recruitment freezes this has not been filled. Without these roles key SCAH roles and resources would be lost, likely influencing the activities undertaken in SCAH

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a0eda0a-0698-4d1d-8084-d5e9abe76089
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/737953c5-626b-4c85-877c-e8a139f10355
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
Not specified

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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

LEXICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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