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title: "Procurement Consultancy Support for Switching Programme Centralised Switching Service"
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# Procurement Consultancy Support for Switching Programme Centralised Switching Service

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2582f744-53a9-47e2-a07e-63f8e827a3ec

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Ofgem seeking consultation support for its Centralised Switching Service, a new IT solution. This open tender (MT203350) is classified under procurement consultancy services and is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 20th November 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 4th December 2017 and run until 30th September 2019. Services are to be delivered in London, United Kingdom, and the tender encourages the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy for IT systems, particularly those experienced in large-scale projects and innovative solutions. Companies that provide procurement consultancy services, especially SMEs, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with Ofgem in this context can provide valuable exposure and the potential to establish a long-term partnership in the evolving energy sector.

## Notice

The aim of this Procurement is to appoint a Service Provider to support Ofgem's role in assuring the procurement of a new IT solution (the Centralised Switching Service) led by the Data and Communications Company (DCC). The support shall provide robust, independent, and objective expertise in the procurement of large-scale IT systems which involve a novel solution and business process design. Ofgem requires either one or a team of two experienced and knowledgeable consultant(s) to provide the majority of the support, working as needed on a call-off basis to deliver the required Services. Support for this consultant/team and for Ofgem from the wider company may also be needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9582a82d-57c7-4f9c-9501-644549395eda |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2017 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3GE |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48810000 - Information systems
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2017 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9582a82d-57c7-4f9c-9501-644549395eda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9582a82d-57c7-4f9c-9501-644549395eda
  31st October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT148130
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

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