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DfC - Strategic Partner Framework for Department for Communities and its participating Arm's Length Bodies

Department for Communities

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18 Jul 2022 at 15:33

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28 Apr 2022 at 16:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities (DfC) has initiated a public procurement process for the "DfC - Strategic Partner Framework for Department for Communities and its participating Arm’s Length Bodies," a framework agreement primarily focused on business and management consultancy services. This procurement is currently at the active planning stage with an open procedure, allowing various organisations to submit bids until the deadline of 30 May 2022. The initial contract period is set for two years, with the potential for extension, and the estimated total value of the contract ranges between £6.7 million and £10.5 million, exclusive of VAT. The location of the procurement is Belfast, Northern Ireland.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in business management, IT services, and other related services. Companies that have a proven track record in delivering consultancy solutions, particularly in public service sectors, would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender. The structured approach of the call-off contract model allows for flexibility in service provision, enabling successful bidders to engage with DfC on various projects, thus facilitating business growth and long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfC - Strategic Partner Framework for Department for Communities and its participating Arm's Length Bodies

Notice Description

The Department for Communities (DfC) and participating Arm's length bodies have a requirement to set up a single supplier Strategic Partner Framework Agreement to support and enable them to meet the strategic goals and objectives outlined in the Departments Five Year Strategy and deliver associated Work Packages. This Framework Agreement will allow the Participating bodies listed in the Specification Schedule to establish a Call-off Contract with the successful Contractor to provide professional services when required. Further details are provided within the Specification Schedule. The Framework Agreement will be for an initial two years with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months each. This Framework will operate on a call-off contract basis and there is no commitment to the usage, volume or value of services required under this Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Communities (DfC) and participating Arm's length bodies have a requirement to set up a single supplier Strategic Partner Framework Agreement to support and enable them to meet the strategic goals and objectives outlined in the Departments Five Year Strategy and deliver associated Work Packages. This Framework Agreement will allow the Participating bodies listed in the Specification Schedule to establish a Call-off Contract with the successful Contractor to provide professional services when required. Further details are provided within the Specification Schedule. The Framework Agreement will be for an initial two years with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months each. This Framework will operate on a call-off contract basis and there is no commitment to the usage, volume or value of services required under this Framework.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial two years with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months each. This Framework will operate on a call-off contract basis and there is no commitment to the usage, volume or value of services required under this Framework. The estimated contract value indicated in II.1.5 and II.2.6 represents the potential value of spend under this contract which is estimated to be in the range of PS6.7m to PS10.5m GBP exclusive of VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033196
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019571-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

70 - Real estate services

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

70000000 - Real estate services

70331000 - Residential property services

70332000 - Non-residential property services

70332200 - Commercial property management services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212482 - Business intelligence software development services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72222300 - Information technology services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72224100 - System implementation planning services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

75111200 - Legislative services

75300000 - Compulsory social security services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20224 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Communities
Additional Buyers

Armagh Observatory

Armagh Planetarium

Arts Council of Northern Ireland

Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

Department for Communities NI

Libraries NI

Local Government Staff Commission

National Museums Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Northern Ireland Museums Council

The Commissioner for Older People for NI

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT1 3LP
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Deloitte - Main Account MCS/LLP

Further Information

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