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title: "Backlog reduction - Programme initiation & Implementation plan"
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# Backlog reduction - Programme initiation & Implementation plan

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b320661e-f16d-4352-b047-262503c3cf51

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office in England has concluded a procurement process for a project titled "Backlog reduction - Programme initiation & Implementation plan." The procurement falls under the industry category of "Research and development consultancy services" and took place in Newcastle upon Tyne, with a postal code of NE1 2DS. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st January 2025, the contract period starting on 13th February 2025, and ending on 31st March 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £85,000 GBP, was published on 10th March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services for backlog reduction and programme implementation. The Cabinet Office has appointed Bloom Procurement Services Ltd to undertake the project. SMEs are particularly suitable for competing in this tender, providing a chance to work on a government-led initiative aimed at enhancing efficiency across various governmental departments. This can lead to significant growth possibilities for businesses able to deliver effective programme briefs and implementation plans.

## Notice

Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of the Cabinet Office to undertake a short-term project to develop a Programme brief and Implementation plan for a new cross government backlog reduction programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66df6694-cc47-4c29-8b41-e25a03fcdbd1 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 20:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66df6694-cc47-4c29-8b41-e25a03fcdbd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66df6694-cc47-4c29-8b41-e25a03fcdbd1
  10th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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