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Technical Programme Delivery Lead

THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

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19 Mar 2025 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Charity Commission For England And Wales has completed a procurement process titled "Technical Programme Delivery Lead" under the industry category "Supply services of personnel including temporary staff" (CPV: 79620000). The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 3rd October 2025, with a potential six-month extension. This contract, valued at £180,000, is focused on ensuring that digital solutions are fit for purpose and enhancing the technical capability of the software development team. The procurement stage is now at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Smartsourcing Limited on 3rd March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in providing technical consultancy and digital solutions, particularly those that cater to the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in solution architecture, software development, and technical project management would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. With the Charity Commission's emphasis on quality and long-term sustainability, businesses with a strong track record in these areas can leverage this opportunity for growth and establish a strong partnership with a reputable government body.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Programme Delivery Lead

Notice Description

The role will focus on ensuring that digital solutions are technically fit for purpose, ensuring that security and architectural decisions are made in the long-term interest of the Commission. The role will lead the solution architecture for new projects as well as leading a review on technical debt in our current services. The role will support the software development team to grow in technical capability and support the delivery managers to have confidence that the technical design of solutions is sound. The contract includes a 6 month extension option.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97267511-e554-4592-a203-f71a877d1366
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc36e80-d088-43e6-8729-ac0f6dae3ecf
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 3 Oct 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
THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7YX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTSOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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