Award

LITP Beta Phase Support Services

RURAL PAYMENT AGENCY

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Award

10 Apr 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Rural Payment Agency, based in London, has completed the awarding of a tender titled "LITP Beta Phase Support Services," classified under general management consultancy services (CPV 79411000). The contract period for this tender stretches from 1 April 2025 to 30 September 2025, with the tender period closing on 28 March 2025. This procurement stage focuses on the award, adhering to a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is £135,975.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those experienced in private and public Beta phase support. Though not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms with a robust track record in planning and readiness strategies will find this contract beneficial for growing their portfolio. The awarded supplier for this project is Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd., making it clear that firms with similar capabilities and expertise are well-positioned to compete in future procurements of this nature.

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Notice Title

LITP Beta Phase Support Services

Notice Description

A service to provide detail planning and readiness for completion of private Beta Phase and readiness for commencement of public Beta of the LIT programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c073d6f7-fe44-4866-b46f-fb5d4baff2cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5449ec50-bf83-4609-b1f9-ab051e34566a
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,975 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,975 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 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
RURAL PAYMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
DEFRA
Contact Email
defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03459335577

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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