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title: "CTO Advisory"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
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# CTO Advisory

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93d9532b-875d-4c98-a3cf-030a1f014bc0

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has completed a selective procurement process titled "CTO Advisory" in the Information Technology Services industry category. This procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement with an awarded contract valued at £18,000. The contract covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The contract period extends from 1 August 2024 to 31 January 2025, with key award related activities completed by 22 July 2024.

This tender presents valuable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services consultancy, particularly those with expertise in Chief Technology Officer (CTO) advisory roles. Although Marlborough Consulting LLP, an SME, has been awarded this contract, similar upcoming tenders could be highly beneficial for other IT consulting firms aiming to engage with government departments and expand their portfolios. Companies that are proficient in navigating framework agreements and delivering strategic technology advice would be well-suited to compete in future comparable tenders.

## Notice

CTO Advisory

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848d7669-5362-458e-bdd1-b80ce1310240 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | MARLBOROUGH CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848d7669-5362-458e-bdd1-b80ce1310240

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848d7669-5362-458e-bdd1-b80ce1310240
  24th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f352efbf-7647-48fd-921d-fcbe9562d733
  Redacted - C25498 - CTO Advisory Marlborough - Final - 22nd July 24

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