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title: "EA VfM Spend Review - Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73a614f0-f3b9-4f27-99fd-b8a5e1c30a90"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# EA VfM Spend Review - Phase 2

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73a614f0-f3b9-4f27-99fd-b8a5e1c30a90

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## Summary

The procurement process described involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has successfully completed a contract for "EA VfM Spend Review - Phase 2" within the management consultancy services industry. This tender, which is part of a framework agreement with a total value of £155,235, commenced on 1st March 2022 and concluded on 31st May 2022. The tender period ended on 22nd February 2022, and the contract award was finalised on 20th April 2022, with the award notice published on 22nd April 2022. The services are applicable to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other European locations, demonstrating a broad geographical scope.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand in the management consultancy sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide strategic support and analytical services. The selective procurement method indicates that potential bidders may benefit from existing framework agreements, enabling them to engage in future bids for similar services efficiently. Companies with expertise in management consultancy and an understanding of public sector operations would be ideally positioned to compete for such tenders.

## Notice

Continuation of services for the EA, first piece of work was under DPEL_61545_002 - this was direct awarded under the defra management call off contract, which permits direct awards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb724805-9ccf-4a2d-baa1-b410dc226bdf |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,235 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £155,235 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2022 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb724805-9ccf-4a2d-baa1-b410dc226bdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb724805-9ccf-4a2d-baa1-b410dc226bdf
  22nd April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40ed39ed-f6f5-420d-b83d-8c9b8f6644fe
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