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title: "Benchmarking Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6851af0f-78ae-4920-b59e-1be2605daef5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-06-09"
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# Benchmarking Service

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6851af0f-78ae-4920-b59e-1be2605daef5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has initiated a tender for a "Benchmarking Service" valued at £207,651. The procurement falls under the business services industry, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender period concluded on 18 March 2021, and the subsequent contract commenced on 1 May 2021, extending until 31 March 2022. Using a selective procurement method, the authority has directed the process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for service delivery is primarily in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses focusing on consultancy and other related services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Such businesses may find it advantageous to leverage their expertise in benchmarking services to compete effectively for this contract. The awarded contract was successfully given to Mott Macdonald Ltd, indicating a competitive landscape for similar service providers looking to engage with government tenders in this category.

## Notice

benchmarking service lead and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca0d4700-e880-491b-88b5-b0539b3818f9 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £207,651 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £207,651 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2021 at 12:30 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca0d4700-e880-491b-88b5-b0539b3818f9
- 18 May 2021 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/711979f5-28f9-41e9-a62b-d0a840c96d4f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca0d4700-e880-491b-88b5-b0539b3818f9
  9th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/711979f5-28f9-41e9-a62b-d0a840c96d4f
  18th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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