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title: "SCAH - Pulse Check recommendations and Support for HMT"
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# SCAH - Pulse Check recommendations and Support for HMT

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-becfb1fa-0e99-4730-b8cb-95f3bafb286e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has awarded the contract titled "SCAH - Pulse Check recommendations and Support for HMT". This contract falls under the services category, specifically professional services (CPV code 98112000). The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period having concluded on 1st July 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 6th July 2020 and will run until 31st December 2020, with a total value of £327,878.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in consultancy and professional services. Companies with strengths in programme management, finance support, and procurement strategy refinement would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Given the nature of the project, both large organisations and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver specialised services might find avenues for collaboration or participation in future procurement activities led by the Defra Network or related entities.

## Notice

Further support required to set up the programme ahead of the IPA and HMT reviews in the following areas: 1.Implement recommendations and continuation of programme set-up -establishing the processes, procedures, and frameworks which dictate how the programme with operate and it will deliver the required benefits, outcomes, and outputs. 2.Refining the procurement strategy -refining the existing procurement strategy to account for the agree programme operating model, risk appetite, and work breakdown structure. 3.Finance function support -ongoing support to develop the financial tools and detailed processes and procedures for the finance function. Additional requirements may arise on an ad-hoc basis as the Programme develops including, stakeholder engagement and communications, financial modelling and forecasting, and other ad-hoc requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14d5d907-027f-4893-87a2-fadea29f32e8 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £327,878 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £327,878 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2020 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14d5d907-027f-4893-87a2-fadea29f32e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14d5d907-027f-4893-87a2-fadea29f32e8
  17th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a01a7f5-3fab-4647-bd56-31652022b02b
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