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title: "Agreement for Consultancy Services"
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# Agreement for Consultancy Services

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-380b3711-aba2-4b3d-a321-6fb4cc2a2ac9

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## Summary

The Pension Protection Fund has successfully completed a procurement process to secure consultancy services, titled "Agreement for Consultancy Services," focusing on technical support from a Network Analyst for transitioning services to a Cloud First model. This tender was awarded on 1 January 2021, with a total contract value of £147,702. The consultancy will run from 5 January 2021 to 3 January 2022, and it falls under the industry category of Systems and technical consultancy services, specifically delivered in London, United Kingdom. The tender was awarded through a direct award method due to the urgent need for critical Network Engineering resources.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in systems and technical consultancy. Companies capable of delivering innovative cloud solutions and rapid deployment services are especially well-suited for future procurements in this category. The direct award process highlights an environment conducive to agile responses and flexibility, making it an attractive prospect for agile businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the technology consultancy sector.

## Notice

Network Analyst to assist with transition of service from as is to Cloud First.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a85c78-100a-41f7-8262-f37b3f34a273 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award: Infrastructure team were left without critical Network Engineering resource after a sudden and unplanned departure of an FTE. Award enabled us to fill the role at very short notice, despite current challenges, for a 12 month contract |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2021 - 3 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £147,702 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £147,702 |
| 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 | PENSION PROTECTION FUND |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2021 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a85c78-100a-41f7-8262-f37b3f34a273

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78a85c78-100a-41f7-8262-f37b3f34a273
  4th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ppf.co.uk

## Provenance

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