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title: "Provision of Tender and Contract Documentation Preparation Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# Provision of Tender and Contract Documentation Preparation Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b40364b-cea3-452b-8fdb-96483a999236

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking services for the "Provision of Tender and Contract Documentation Preparation Services" under the NHS SBS Construction Consultancy Services framework. This contract, valued at £13,480, falls within the construction consultancy services sector and is located in the East of England, specifically Lowestoft (postal code NR33 0HT). The procurement method selected was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period set from 24th May 2021 to 31st July 2021. The award status is currently active, and the procurement process reached completion following the tender period which ended on 10th May 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction consultancy sector to engage in public sector work. Suitable businesses would include those specialising in tender and contract documentation preparation, particularly those with experience in framework agreements. The contract award to Rider Levett Bucknell UK Ltd signals an active market for consultancy services within the NHS and associated public bodies, creating a competitive landscape for those looking to expand their business operations within this industry.

## Notice

Contract award notice under NHS SBS Construction Consultancy Services 2 (Ref: SBS/17/NH/PZR/9256)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15800b0d-ad48-42fc-88c3-2dc218a38975 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,480 |
| 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 | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIDER LEVETT BUCKNELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2021 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15800b0d-ad48-42fc-88c3-2dc218a38975

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15800b0d-ad48-42fc-88c3-2dc218a38975
  8th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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