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title: "Defend Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87a50705-2b8d-4987-a7a9-c8d8c739a4b0"
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published: "2020-10-21"
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# Defend Phase 2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87a50705-2b8d-4987-a7a9-c8d8c739a4b0

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Defend Phase 2" is managed by the Department for International Trade, located in London, England. This tender focused on developing strategies for maintaining the supply of critical goods amid the Covid-19 pandemic, with a total contract value of £2,358,104. The procurement method employed was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period spanned from 4th June 2020 to 3rd August 2020. The award notice was published on 21st October 2020, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and strategic planning services, particularly for those experienced in crisis management and supply chain logistics. Companies capable of navigating complex challenges in the context of public health and global supply disruptions would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders. With the procurement method indicating a preference for established frameworks, businesses that can leverage existing relationships may have a competitive advantage in future contracts of this nature.

## Notice

Development of strategy for ensuring the continued supply of priority critical goods (excluding food) in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd67e3ae-5432-4961-8ba5-8528e9764ef7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2020 - 3 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,358,104 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,358,104 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| 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 | BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP |

## 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

- 21 Oct 2020 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd67e3ae-5432-4961-8ba5-8528e9764ef7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd67e3ae-5432-4961-8ba5-8528e9764ef7
  21st October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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