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Critical Friend Services for the Switching Programme

OFGEM

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04 Oct 2021 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Ofgem, the United Kingdom's energy regulator, which has awarded a contract for "Critical Friend Services for the Switching Programme." This contract, valued at £120,000, falls under the category of project management consultancy services and will be executed in London. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 1st October 2021, with a delivery period extending until 31st December 2022. The tender was previously open until the deadline on 6th September 2021.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses engaged in project management consulting, particularly those with expertise in energy sector governance and advisory roles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to participate, leveraging their agility and specialised services to meet the programme's advisory support needs. The successful contractor will play a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Responsible Owner and Programme Director by providing independent assurance and governance, thus enhancing their strategic profile in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Critical Friend Services for the Switching Programme

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of advisory support and member of the Delivery Board for the Energy Switching Programme through-out the life of the Programme. This role is to support the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) in ensuring that the programme outcomes are delivered and that risks are identified and managed appropriately. This activity will provide independent assurance and key governance support on the programme to the SRO and Programme Director on; Governance Challenge Capabilities Relationships Time Commitment Reporting Lines

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f98f9449-9768-4ee2-8e69-9ddb8eb22d0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/470f33d0-7f7e-4397-93e6-86d722ae7365
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

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

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 1-2 years
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
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONCERTO PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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