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title: "Effective Digital Strategy"
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# Effective Digital Strategy

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41684ce7-6060-47fb-b673-ed91ecc186cb

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## Summary

The buying organisation, O F W A T, has completed the procurement process for the "Effective Digital Strategy" under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services (CPV 79400000). The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £84,900, encompasses services to evaluate and provide recommendations on current strategic and business plans for departments in both England and Wales. The key dates include the contract period, which spans from 5th February 2024 to 28th March 2024, with the award date being 5th September 2024 and the notice published on 18th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, to demonstrate their expertise in digital strategy and consultancy within the public sector. Companies that excel in business and management consultancy could find this tender beneficial for growth and establishing a strong foothold in government contracts. Although Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, similar future opportunities remain accessible for consultancies skilled in strategic evaluations and capable of delivering impactful recommendations. Business users in this sector should monitor such tenders to enhance their portfolios and expand their market presence.

## Notice

Research current strategy and business plan. Review as-is department capabilities and provide recommendations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f2fc6e-2726-4150-a904-8b7a3aece9ad |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2024 - 28 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,900 |
| 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 | O F W A T |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2024 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f2fc6e-2726-4150-a904-8b7a3aece9ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2f2fc6e-2726-4150-a904-8b7a3aece9ad
  18th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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