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Policy and Analysis Support

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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15 Aug 2024 at 11:57

Award

15 Aug 2024 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has awarded a contract for "Policy and Analysis Support" as part of its procurement process, primarily classified under business services like law, marketing, and consulting. The contract, carried out through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, commenced on 26th April 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. The value of this tender is £1,460,000. Key dates are the end of the tender period on 18th March 2024 and the award date on 11th April 2024. The delivery address is located in London at SW1A 2BQ. The DCMS has prioritised suppliers that could include SMEs and VCSEs, making the procurement accessible to a range of service providers.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in policy design and implementation. Given the substantial contract value and targeted industry category, medium to large consultancy businesses, particularly those with expertise in business services and a robust track record in consultancy, are well-positioned to undertake such contracts. Additionally, the focus on SMEs and VCSEs highlights DCMS's commitment to promoting diverse supplier engagement, allowing smaller, agile firms the chance to expand their portfolios and government engagement capability.

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Notice Title

Policy and Analysis Support

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide detailed policy design and implementation through the engagement of consultancy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e89a9c96-0aca-404c-9872-98ce7f009202
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61ddf9b0-c2b7-4cc8-89fb-2752cad798e4
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
Large

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
£1,460,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,460,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

OXERA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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