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title: "Supplier Relationship Strategy Note: Published for completeness, see description for details"
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buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2018-04-11"
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# Supplier Relationship Strategy Note: Published for completeness, see description for details

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aaff7947-7380-4bbb-ac22-ac6ab68bda83

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is currently highlighting a completed procurement process for the "Supplier Relationship Strategy" valued at £225,000. This contract falls under the research and development services category within the industry and took place in London, with the award issued on April 17, 2017. Although the tender period ended on January 1, 2017, the contract itself commenced on April 19, 2017, and concluded on April 18, 2018. The procurement followed a selective method, being a call-off from a framework agreement.

This contract presents an opportunity for larger consultancy firms with expertise in research and development services to expand their portfolio. Businesses that provide consultancy services and related solutions may find significant potential in this market, given the ongoing need for supplier relationship management in public sectors. Suitable competitors should possess a strong background in developing and implementing strategies that align with governmental objectives.

## Notice

Supplier Relationship Strategy This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce07e67f-8c7c-43ea-a21c-039156b2fea9 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2017 - 18 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APS PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2018 at 16:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce07e67f-8c7c-43ea-a21c-039156b2fea9
- 14 Feb 2018 at 17:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000bb9c2-d1e4-4bf9-8121-a2d7fc30be1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce07e67f-8c7c-43ea-a21c-039156b2fea9
  11th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/000bb9c2-d1e4-4bf9-8121-a2d7fc30be1a
  14th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2643bff2-5ad6-4b7d-8c39-18f077132746
  Award letter redacted

## Provenance

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