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title: "Open data strategy - expert advice"
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# Open data strategy - expert advice

Buyer: O F W A T  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94025dd2-3c10-49bd-a308-2c4ba6d8a289

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Open Data Strategy - Expert Advice" was carried out by the Organisation for Water, Foul and Surface Water Management (O F W A T), located in Birmingham, England. This contract falls under the IT services industry and was executed through a direct procurement method via a single tender action, with a total contract value of £25,000. The contract period commenced on 6th July 2021 and will conclude on 5th November 2021. Although the tender is marked as complete, the relevant dates for the tender period ended on 1st July 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT consultancy, software development, or internet support services. Enterprises with expertise in open data strategies will find this procurement appealing, especially those who can deliver innovative solutions in a collaborative environment as demonstrated by the awarded contract to Open Data Institute Trading Limited. By competing in this sector, businesses can enhance their profiles and contribute to the effective management of open data initiatives.

## Notice

Expert advice on open data

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0a96f59-3b2e-4710-8236-fae42a7baca0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2021 - 5 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | O F W A T |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPEN DATA INSTITUTE TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 07:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0a96f59-3b2e-4710-8236-fae42a7baca0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0a96f59-3b2e-4710-8236-fae42a7baca0
  15th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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