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Backlog reduction - Programme initiation & Implementation plan

CABINET OFFICE

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10 Mar 2025 at 20:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office in England has concluded a procurement process for a project titled "Backlog reduction - Programme initiation & Implementation plan." The procurement falls under the industry category of "Research and development consultancy services" and took place in Newcastle upon Tyne, with a postal code of NE1 2DS. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st January 2025, the contract period starting on 13th February 2025, and ending on 31st March 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £85,000 GBP, was published on 10th March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services for backlog reduction and programme implementation. The Cabinet Office has appointed Bloom Procurement Services Ltd to undertake the project. SMEs are particularly suitable for competing in this tender, providing a chance to work on a government-led initiative aimed at enhancing efficiency across various governmental departments. This can lead to significant growth possibilities for businesses able to deliver effective programme briefs and implementation plans.

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Notice Title

Backlog reduction - Programme initiation & Implementation plan

Notice Description

Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of the Cabinet Office to undertake a short-term project to develop a Programme brief and Implementation plan for a new cross government backlog reduction programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b320661e-f16d-4352-b047-262503c3cf51
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66df6694-cc47-4c29-8b41-e25a03fcdbd1
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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