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title: "Consultancy to Develop a Strategic Business Plan for the DWP Commercial Directorate"
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# Consultancy to Develop a Strategic Business Plan for the DWP Commercial Directorate

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6fe09e7-eb14-4158-aa2b-2f1890d787ce

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has completed a procurement process for consultancy services to develop a strategic business plan for its Commercial Directorate. This contract, valued at £23,750, falls under the research and development services category and was awarded on 25th February 2020. The procurement method used was a single tender action, which allows for direct procurement below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 2nd March 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2020. The delivery addresses for the services include various locations such as the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and strategic planning services. Businesses with expertise in supporting public sector organisations, particularly those familiar with welfare reform objectives, will be well-suited to compete. The direct procurement method and the specific focus on a strategic business plan may attract firms capable of delivering tailored consulting solutions to government departments, thereby enhancing their growth prospects within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

(DWP) requires third party expertise to undertake analysis of the current Commercial organisation and deliver an outline 5-year strategic business plan that will enable the function to support DWP welfare reform objectives and future Spending Review plans.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7d388c-7d77-465b-bc23-4a59177beda7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,750 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2020 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7d388c-7d77-465b-bc23-4a59177beda7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e7d388c-7d77-465b-bc23-4a59177beda7
  16th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5f1d503-e57b-44ef-aaa6-ef24be67f88b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8ffa181-071b-4fd8-9c55-badc2e4c1301
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f98e788b-0f63-4352-b5ee-b1bf8f73e5ae
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46b2f25d-9fab-4dac-9c94-3c592020b1c3
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