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CTO Advisory

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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24 Jul 2024 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a selective procurement process titled "CTO Advisory" in the Information Technology Services industry category. This procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement with an awarded contract valued at £18,000. The contract covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The contract period extends from 1 August 2024 to 31 January 2025, with key award related activities completed by 22 July 2024.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services consultancy, particularly those with expertise in Chief Technology Officer (CTO) advisory roles. Although Marlborough Consulting LLP, an SME, has been awarded this contract, similar upcoming tenders could be highly beneficial for other IT consulting firms aiming to engage with government departments and expand their portfolios. Companies that are proficient in navigating framework agreements and delivering strategic technology advice would be well-suited to compete in future comparable tenders.

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Notice Title

CTO Advisory

Notice Description

CTO Advisory

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93d9532b-875d-4c98-a3cf-030a1f014bc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848d7669-5362-458e-bdd1-b80ce1310240
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 6-12 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 ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Defra
Contact Email
network.procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MARLBOROUGH CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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