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title: "Departmental Panning Function - Reference Class Forecasting"
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# Departmental Panning Function - Reference Class Forecasting

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ab369ff-263e-4b2c-b055-100d8f3cbf9b

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has recently completed a tender process for consultancy services titled "Departmental Planning Function - Reference Class Forecasting." This procurement, which falls under the business and management consultancy category, had a contract value of £65,000 and was conducted via a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 22nd March 2021 and extended until 18th June 2021, while the tender was officially awarded on 22nd March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business and management services, especially those with expertise in planning and forecasting methodologies. While the awarded contract has already been secured by Oxford Global Projects Limited, similar upcoming tenders may benefit businesses that can demonstrate both capability and experience in delivering consultancy solutions for government departments, particularly in the UK and broader European markets.

## Notice

Consultancy for Departmental Planning Function - Reference Class Forecasting for DWP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/819a73f9-415b-4cef-b417-5665ffd0f06e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2021 - 18 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD GLOBAL PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/819a73f9-415b-4cef-b417-5665ffd0f06e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/819a73f9-415b-4cef-b417-5665ffd0f06e
  21st May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10a4fbd0-c1af-470a-8bc0-acc0e13419a1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1997149d-180f-43dd-81d4-2aa0a01368ed
  n/a

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