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Change Delivery Project Partner

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed the procurement process for a Change Delivery Project Partner. This contract, designated as PROC 669-2023, falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. The location for the service delivery is the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 20th October 2023, with the contract period spanning from 1st December 2023 to 28th February 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £1,226,570 GBP, was officially published on 4th January 2024.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT project delivery and related support services. Given its scope and the involved industries, large IT consulting firms will find this contract particularly advantageous, fostering business growth and establishing a robust partnership with a key public sector entity like the CMA. Firms with expertise in IT project management, digital data, and technology roles that align with CMA's IT Business Solutions team requirements are especially well-suited to compete for such tenders, resulting in enhanced business portfolios and expanded market presence.

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Notice Title

Change Delivery Project Partner

Notice Description

Appoint a delivery partner who will provide project delivery services for CMAs change projects and any of Digital Data and Technology Profession (DDAT) roles which might be needed to work with CMA's IT Business Solutions team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd18d37f-cd8c-4890-86cd-52221afa1d49
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,840,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

COMPETITION & MARKETS AUTHORITY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASTRAEUS CONSULTING

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