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Northern Ireland Protocol - Digital Assistance Scheme

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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30 Jul 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Northern Ireland Protocol - Digital Assistance Scheme" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal and focuses on business and management consultancy services. The contract, valued at £514,690, aims to secure consultancy expertise to support business change processes across the UK. This tender was initiated as a limited procurement method with an award procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was officially signed on 12 July 2021, and refers to a specific lot for consultancy advice, although this specific lot has since been cancelled.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in business management and change processes, to engage with the public sector and expand their operations. Businesses that cater to government frameworks and have expertise in delivering similar consultancy services would be well-suited to compete in this space. The involvement of SMEs, especially those capable of offering tailored consultancy solutions, could enhance their visibility and establish vital connections within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Northern Ireland Protocol - Digital Assistance Scheme

Notice Description

Consultancy expertise to support business change

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy Advice and specialist expertise to support business change process

Procurement Information

Call off from an agreed Government Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02cf09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018331-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£514,690 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
deborah.goodall@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072385921

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

PA CONSULTING

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