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title: "NI Protocol Change Specialist - DAS"
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# NI Protocol Change Specialist - DAS

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-765be0d0-9dec-4096-9458-fbcd6dc4f5ad

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "NI Protocol Change Specialist - DAS," which falls under the industry category of software integration consultancy services. The tender was initiated as a selective call-off from the DgC Consultancy Framework to source expertise for assisting traders exporting goods to Northern Ireland. Key procurement dates include a contract period from 12 July 2021 to 31 October 2021, with a tender period that closed on 5 July 2021. The total contract value is £514,690, and the geographical scope includes the United Kingdom and various regions such as British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), to participate in a government contract that focuses on business change consultancy. Organisations with expertise in software integration, regulatory compliance, and consultancy services will be well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with this initiative, businesses can potentially expand their market presence and contribute to the essential support needed for traders in compliance with NI protocols.

## Notice

Call off under DgC Consultancy Framework. We were seeking to source external expertise in business change who will help us to ensure that all traders exporting goods to NI. Additional information: - Please note that Defra Group Commercial uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef98302c-9554-48e5-bdc5-f0c55cb96775 |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2021 - 5 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £514,690 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £514,690 |
| 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 | SW19 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE; PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 10:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef98302c-9554-48e5-bdc5-f0c55cb96775
- 27 Oct 2021 at 10:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef98302c-9554-48e5-bdc5-f0c55cb96775
- 3 Aug 2021 at 09:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef98302c-9554-48e5-bdc5-f0c55cb96775
- 26 Jul 2021 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef98302c-9554-48e5-bdc5-f0c55cb96775

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef98302c-9554-48e5-bdc5-f0c55cb96775
  26th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dff3f452-05d3-4a4a-af1b-43a2a29969b2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8683f797-b766-47eb-b852-d61e3260304c
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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