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Validating our Future Ofcom Location Strategy

OFCOM

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16 Apr 2021 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Validating our Future Ofcom Location Strategy" was conducted by Ofcom, a regulatory authority based in London, England. This open tender, initially launched on January 25, 2021, required consultancy services for analysing and presenting information to aid in developing a location strategy for the organisation. The contract was valued at £75,000 and is classified under business and management consultancy services. The contract period commenced on February 1, 2021, and concluded on April 30, 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in strategy analysis and location consulting. Businesses that possess expertise in providing management consultancy services and have a strong understanding of regulatory environments would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in such initiatives, enhancing their chances of growth and expanding their portfolio through collaboration with established organisations like Ofcom.

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Notice Title

Validating our Future Ofcom Location Strategy

Notice Description

Ofcom had a requirement for location strategy consultancy. Requirement for expert support in the analysis and presentation of information to support Senior Management in agreeing a location strategy for Ofcom in the early part of 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4aba958-4942-4ecb-81b8-40e9931afd12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac574fac-9623-42d3-aefb-9446be159d64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Q5 PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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