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title: "GCS PMO Planning Service"
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# GCS PMO Planning Service

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01e4fdd7-417c-4b14-82f4-8678c7e912e2

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## Summary

The Defra Group Corporate Services (GCS) has awarded Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd. a contract worth £53,538 for the "GCS PMO Planning Service" project. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 31st July 2023 to 27th October 2023. The project will be based in SW1P 4DF, with a focus on procurement consultancy services.

This procurement process by DEFRA in London is now at the award stage, offering an opportunity for businesses in the services sector to engage. The contract start date is approaching, providing a window for interested parties to align strategies and resources. Companies with expertise in planning and scheduling, especially in the UK and Europe, are well poised to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

This DPEL will provide the Defra Group Corporate Services (GCS) Transformation portfolio with a new service; supporting through upskilling, training, and knowledge transfer of planning and scheduling to a cohort of projects and programmes within the portfolio. The outcomes and resource profile for this DPEL are referred to below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/697f23a0-ffeb-470d-a3f3-06786bddfcfd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2023 - 27 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,538 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,538 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2023 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/697f23a0-ffeb-470d-a3f3-06786bddfcfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/697f23a0-ffeb-470d-a3f3-06786bddfcfd
  28th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4348e380-de6c-46c9-a07b-cb3b43e878ca
  230718_Defra_Project_Engagement_Letter_DPEL_DRAFT_8__Redacted DPEL_61541_076

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