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title: "Planning, Configuration & Change Lead"
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# Planning, Configuration & Change Lead

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-868613f5-fdf5-48dd-8a2a-f81b3d3c5dc5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Planning, Configuration & Change Lead" initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently in the Award stage. This contract, classified under project management consultancy services, has a value of £80,250 and is located in London, England. The contract period commenced on 6 April 2021 and will run until 16 September 2021. The tender period ended on 5 March 2021, and this procurement method was executed as a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project management consultancy services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in planning, configuration management, and continuous improvement processes will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The successful supplier for this contract is Allen Lane Limited, and organisations looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector should consider participating in similar future opportunities through platforms like the Defra Network eTendering Portal.

## Notice

Develop, apply and lead knowledge in the discipline of planning and work with projects to support delivery of the business case benefits and outcomes. Provide expert advice for team members and project community. Develop, implement and lead configuration management processes in line with departmental standards. Coordinate configuration verification, reviews and audits. Report on the status of items under configuration control. Lead, develop and maintain a repository for items under configuration control, ensuring it is appropriate to manage; receipt, identification, storage, retention and accessibility of such items. Ensure that all changes to documents under configuration control are documented and controlled. Ensure data is appropriately protected in line with departmental policy. Establish, develop and implement protocols to change the scope, configuration or delivery criteria and ensure the configuration is documented accordingly. Establish and operate robust and appropriate controls. Identify common capabilities and opportunities, re-using and sharing of methods and resources between projects. Identify, analyse and report performance data, looking at trends to identify areas for improvement and collaboration, and selecting appropriate methods and tools to resolve them. Work with stakeholders to agree methodologies, structures and processes are embedded appropriately. Ensure regular critical reviews to ensure they remain appropriate, reasonable and prudent. Implement, monitor and enable continuous improvement through process, sharing and embedding lessons learned. Report and communicate activities, key messages and sharing opportunities. Provide coordination, direction and guidance to the team. Ensure that individual and organisational learning opportunities are fully exploited in order to enhance organisational capability. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement 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/1d337ba6-3158-49ed-a848-7527583559f9 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2021 - 16 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,250 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | SP1J 3JR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLEN LANE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2021 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d337ba6-3158-49ed-a848-7527583559f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d337ba6-3158-49ed-a848-7527583559f9
  28th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49001219-d13d-4aa9-bf8f-5fc56b7568c3
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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