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title: "Technical Consultant"
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# Technical Consultant

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b17105f6-11a4-4ae3-89b3-076922d170e0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal seeking a Technical Consultant within the technical analysis or consultancy services industry. The contract, valued at £11,300, is located in London, England, and is currently in the Award stage, having been awarded on 25th February 2021. The contract duration is set from 1st March 2021 to 31st July 2021, with a tender period that concluded on 1st February 2021. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their consultancy capabilities, particularly those familiar with technical assessments and project management methodologies, such as NEC, Prince2, and MSP. Businesses with experience in agile design and robust project delivery processes will find this tender especially relevant, helping them to leverage their skills in managing complex contracts within the environmental and public sectors.

## Notice

KEY PRINCIPLES / DOCUMENTS - Primary Source - Capital Programme Operating Model Strategy (CPOMS) - Source - DEFRA BAU Critical Project processes - Plan? Source - PHE CPM - Plan? Source - RM 3471 standard set of deliverables - DECISIONS MADE - NEC, Prince 2 and MSP - Keep it Simple.....but enough to be robust for consultant procurement and successful project delivery - Stages to control project progress, NOT RIBA - Use RIBA 2020 PoW aligned to Project Stages - Design-to-Cost - Options on contractor procurements ; o D&B o Traditional o Single-Stage Tender o Two-Stage Tender - Exclusions / Assumptions - eg. Have discounted management Contracting? - NEC decision in OBC - Prince 2 & MSP decision in OBC - Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment - Contractor procurement Route - how will PM choose and justify? - There will be 'hold-ups' during End Stage Reviews - 'Agile' design with ' Waterfall' stage controls - MDC or individual design disciplines? - Novation option and Agreements - NEC Supervisor - Technical assessments - Design liabilities and principles - SPOC - Collateral Warranties - Lead designer - PM = Lead Consultant - IPR - GSL - PSC X Clauses - Partnering? - KPI's / Performance management - Contractor / designers to deliver a licensable facility - Hazops responsibility - Stage Guides - alignment to PBC - Investment decisions and governance - Requirements management (Tim Burke of WSP?) - Electronic with links manual / processes - BIM - Deed of design liability (novated consultants tell DEFRA if contractor errs from original Requirements) - Assume sites are procured / owned by DEFRA - Vacant possession process (all brownfield sites) - T&C Planning - permissions and outline conditions, reserved - Exclude CDM Principal Designer D&D (already in procurement) BUT include all their processes / co-ordination with others Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a81ced-396b-425c-84b7-74a6d5cd2bfe |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,300 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | SP1J 3JR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GATENBY SANDERSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2021 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a81ced-396b-425c-84b7-74a6d5cd2bfe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a81ced-396b-425c-84b7-74a6d5cd2bfe
  20th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc229ffb-600f-4840-af92-cbd068c8b425
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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