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title: "Imports Programme: Test Delivery"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-91988b6d-c44d-4814-8477-336fdfb658c0"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-03-31"
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# Imports Programme: Test Delivery

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91988b6d-c44d-4814-8477-336fdfb658c0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Imports Programme: Test Delivery," managed by Defra Network eTendering Portal, is currently at the completed award stage. This initiative falls under project management consultancy services, specifically designed to support the assurance and delivery confidence of border control testing as part of the preparations for the reintroduction of border controls on 1 July 2022. The contract, valued at £64,728, commenced on 7 March 2022 and was completed on 29 April 2022. The tender period concluded on 4 March 2022, encompassing delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other British territories.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for consultancies specialising in project management services, particularly those with experience in governmental operations and compliance frameworks. Businesses that are agile and can quickly adapt to regulatory changes would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their flexibility and expertise to fulfil requirements set forth by government authorities like Defra.

## Notice

Call off via the Management Consultancy Call off Contract - Lot 3: PMO As part of Defra's preparation for the reintroduction of border controls on 1 July 2022, the SPS Border and Boundaries programme needs to provide suitable assurance and delivery confidence to internal and external stakeholders on a robust delivery of testing. This is a key period of activity in achieving a safe delivery for 1 July. There is a great deal of expertise within the team, but help is required to draw this together and position the DEFRA team to successfully align and deliver the joint requirements for testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4af97603-c4d8-4edb-89ce-06fb73582619 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 29 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,728 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,728 |
| 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 | METHODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 07:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4af97603-c4d8-4edb-89ce-06fb73582619

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4af97603-c4d8-4edb-89ce-06fb73582619
  31st March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b91494c5-24ef-4ca6-a06f-5b202e8fdb9c
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