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title: "UKEF Independent Board Effectiveness Review"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07f87980-748d-4f91-a567-8f1044516f14"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
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# UKEF Independent Board Effectiveness Review

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07f87980-748d-4f91-a567-8f1044516f14

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade, located in London, is seeking to fulfil a requirement for an "Independent Board Effectiveness Review" through a tender process. The procurement is classified under business analysis consultancy services and has an estimated total value of £32,000 GBP. The contract is set to span six months, with an option for a further six-month extension, and commenced on 1 September 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which allows for broad participation, although the tender period for proposals ended on 13 July 2021.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for consultancy firms specialising in business analysis, performance reviews, and corporate governance, especially those equipped to address needs aligned with central government procedures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their agility and bespoke service offerings can present competitive advantages in fulfilling the contract requirements. The successful supplier will likely enhance their portfolio and gain valuable experience working with a government department.

## Notice

The Department for UK Export Finance (the "Customer"), has a requirement for the provision of "Independent Board Effectiveness Review" . The Secretary of State for the Department for International Trade (DIT) is the contracting authority responsible for the delivery of this requirement on behalf of the Customer. The redacted contract is provided with the award notice. In summary the requirement tendered for is to provide services of an external board effectiveness review in accordance with corporate governance in central government departments Code of Good Practice. The contract shall be for a period of 6 months, with the option to extend by 6 months. The requirement has an estimates total value of PS32,000 GBP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddb0a378-27f5-4503-a7dd-8978ea8b6299 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 25 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BL |
| 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 | SOCIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79313000 - Performance review services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2021 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddb0a378-27f5-4503-a7dd-8978ea8b6299

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddb0a378-27f5-4503-a7dd-8978ea8b6299
  14th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42dd0b75-f7ab-491f-aeb6-ce7259484462
  n/a

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