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EA digital Projects - Project and business change support

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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04 May 2021 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has recently awarded a contract titled "EA digital Projects - Project and business change support" within the services industry category. This project aims to engage RAB Consulting to provide contractor resources for three ongoing digital service initiatives related to incident management and corporate IT changes. The procurement was conducted through a direct method via a single tender action, with an overall contract value of £224,000. The contract period commenced on 4th May 2021 and will conclude on 1st July 2022. The tender period formally closed on 14th April 2021, with the award date recorded as 29th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), capable of supporting digital service projects. Companies specialising in helpdesk and support services will find this tender particularly relevant, as they can contribute through the provision of resources and expertise for ongoing digital transformations in the public sector. As the work involves flexibility and quick response times, businesses adept at agile project management and rapid deployment will be well-suited to engage effectively with this contract opportunity.

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Notice Title

EA digital Projects - Project and business change support

Notice Description

RAB Consulting to provide contractor resources to support three digital services in-flight projects Flexibility be provided at short notice. - Incident Report and Track - Next Flood Warning System - Impacts on incident management of Corporate IT change projects Additional information: - Please note that Defra Group Commercial uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8371faa-477c-4237-b9b7-8416368d52c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c0d4b87-0f24-4a36-8516-6ce5fe7f8915
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£224,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2021 - 1 Jul 2022 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
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

RAB CONSULTANTS

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