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title: "Masterplan OBC Consultancy Support"
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# Masterplan OBC Consultancy Support

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc9d1aec-7c06-4d06-97eb-ab53fb04c3ae

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## Summary

The "Masterplan OBC Consultancy Support" procurement process, managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, is aimed at providing project management consultancy services. Located in the South East of England, this contract, valued at £30,000, has recently transitioned to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 15th August 2018 and running until 31st December 2018. The procurement method used was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 10th August 2018.

This project presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services, particularly in project management. Businesses with experience in managing high-containment project delivery and capable of drafting programme delivery plans would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement can enhance their portfolio and serve as a stepping stone for further contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Management Case support - Providing content and assistance in drafting of evidence from similar programmes and lessons learned - Reviewing and assuring that programme and project management arrangements includes the necessary arrangements for high-containment project delivery - Reviewing and assuring that project roles and responsibilities includes the necessary coverage for managing high-containment project delivery - Working with the Commercial Case lead and other stakeholders to develop and draft the programme delivery plan and schedule of activity to the level required in an OBC. - Reviewing and assuring the outline arrangements for risk management and post project evaluation, to ensure the necessary arrangements are in place for a programme of this type and scale.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f31de4b-c1be-4b53-8dda-fc844b7febd6 |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESSENTIA TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2018 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f31de4b-c1be-4b53-8dda-fc844b7febd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f31de4b-c1be-4b53-8dda-fc844b7febd6
  16th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ba655e9-2994-4abe-98af-ade0e46d3be3
  n/a

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