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Strategic Consultancy Services

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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04 Jan 2022 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport seeking strategic consultancy services under a call-off from a framework agreement. This initiative falls within the consulting services sector (CPV code 79000000) and is located in London, with a total contract value of £394,400. The procurement concluded with the contract award on 31st March 2021, and the services commence on 1st April 2021, lasting until 31st March 2023. The tender was officially finalised on 4th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, particularly those with expertise in consultancy and compliance services. Businesses that engage in strategic consultancy, commercial finance support, or grant administration are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. As the government emphasises the need for innovative and compliant solutions, firms that can demonstrate their capacity to meet the rigorous consultancy requirements of this tender will find a conducive environment for growth in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Strategic Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Building Digital UK (BDUK) requires a Supplier to provide strategic consultancy services to BDUK programmes. This includes, but is not limited to; independent consultancy, validation of subsidy control regime compliance on its products of work; commercial & commercial finance support; and strategy support services to enable the administration of grants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e3aab87-936d-465e-894c-4cc2caa61af6
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£394,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£394,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

INFRASTRUCTURE ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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