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Consultancy to Develop a Strategic Business Plan for the DWP Commercial Directorate

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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16 Mar 2020 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process for consultancy services to develop a strategic business plan for its Commercial Directorate. This contract, valued at £23,750, falls under the research and development services category and was awarded on 25th February 2020. The procurement method used was a single tender action, which allows for direct procurement below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 2nd March 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2020. The delivery addresses for the services include various locations such as the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and strategic planning services. Businesses with expertise in supporting public sector organisations, particularly those familiar with welfare reform objectives, will be well-suited to compete. The direct procurement method and the specific focus on a strategic business plan may attract firms capable of delivering tailored consulting solutions to government departments, thereby enhancing their growth prospects within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy to Develop a Strategic Business Plan for the DWP Commercial Directorate

Notice Description

(DWP) requires third party expertise to undertake analysis of the current Commercial organisation and deliver an outline 5-year strategic business plan that will enable the function to support DWP welfare reform objectives and future Spending Review plans.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6fe09e7-eb14-4158-aa2b-2f1890d787ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7d388c-7d77-465b-bc23-4a59177beda7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 30 days
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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HQI

Further Information

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