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DFTO Commercial Procurement - Efficiency Programme Support

DFT OPERATOR LIMITED

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19 Dec 2025 at 16:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DFTO Commercial Procurement - Efficiency Programme Support" contract was facilitated by DFT Operator Limited, a UK-based public law body. The contract is classified under the industry category of business and management consultancy services and focuses on support across project management, finance, efficiency, and procurement functions. Situated in Lambeth, London, this procurement reached the award stage on 19th December 2025 with a total contract value of GBP 20,000. The procurement method was a limited procedure, conducted as a call-off under the Crown Commercial Services MCF4 4 Framework, allowing for award without prior competitive notice due to regulatory exemption.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those excelling in project management office services and financial efficiency. While the contract was awarded to 4C Associates Limited, a large corporate entity, there was a notable level of interest from other competitors, with five bids submitted, including one from an SME. Such opportunities can substantially contribute to business growth, especially for firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector consulting services. Companies with proven experience in navigating public procurement frameworks and delivering efficiencies within government operations would be particularly suited to compete in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DFTO Commercial Procurement - Efficiency Programme Support

Notice Description

DFTO is looking for a Provider to support the following 3 areas: 1. Project Management Office Services 2. Finance & Efficiency Function 3. Procurement Function

Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations Explanation: This contract was awarded as a call off from the Crown Commercial Services MCF4 4 Framework (RM6309) following a compliant mini competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fad6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085102-2025
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
Large

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
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months 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
DFT OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
Neil Bowen
Contact Email
neil.bowen@dftoperator.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

4C ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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