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title: "Project Magnolia"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-147a702c-f775-437d-bd22-27cc01419f01"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-04-12"
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# Project Magnolia

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-147a702c-f775-437d-bd22-27cc01419f01

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Project Magnolia" was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is located in London, United Kingdom. This initiative, classified under the CPV code for Financial management consultancy services, had a contract value of £74,425. The procurement method was selective, involving a direct award under a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 21st September 2020 and ended on 30th November 2020. The tender period closed on 7th September 2020.

This opportunity could facilitate business growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) equipped to provide financial management consultancy services. Companies specialising in financial assessments and cash flow analyses may find this particularly advantageous as it aligns with the requirements outlined by the contracting authority. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses enhance their visibility and expand their portfolio within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

An Independent financial assessment, ensuring the company have enough cash flow & to ensure their future profitability.. Additional information: Please note that Defra Group Commercial uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. This was a direct award under a framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89855cfa-919d-489d-8c09-85ff4624f051 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2020 - 11 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,425 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,425 |
| 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2021 at 10:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89855cfa-919d-489d-8c09-85ff4624f051
- 30 Nov 2020 at 09:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89855cfa-919d-489d-8c09-85ff4624f051
- 11 Nov 2020 at 12:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89855cfa-919d-489d-8c09-85ff4624f051
- 11 Nov 2020 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89855cfa-919d-489d-8c09-85ff4624f051

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89855cfa-919d-489d-8c09-85ff4624f051
  12th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2eff7115-a760-4ba0-b590-8f0ebe211ea4
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89141120-5c79-45d7-b46b-3e7401d66656
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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