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title: "Mutuals Support Programme 2"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT (DCMS)"
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# Mutuals Support Programme 2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT (DCMS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7924c46-cf3b-4d12-974c-09445e72a01f

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## Summary

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is currently seeking suppliers for the "Mutuals Support Programme 2," aimed at enhancing public service mutuals. This tender, classified under research and development services, is at the Tender stage, with a procurement method of Open Procedure. The tender period concludes on 16th November 2017, and the contract is expected to start on 11th December 2017, lasting for 28 months, with a potential value between £1 million and £2.225 million over the contract duration. The services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a comprehensive support programme that will contribute towards the development of public service mutuals. Businesses providing consultancy services related to research and development, particularly those with expertise in public sector mutual support and development, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this programme could enhance their portfolio and establish credibility in the public services sector.

## Notice

The Office of Civil Society (OCS) within the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is looking to find two suitable suppliers to contribute to the co-design and delivery of the Mutuals Support Programme 2. This will be a comprehensive support programme offering a wide range of professional and peer advice, tools and guidance organisations need to consider, develop and / or grow a public service mutual. PS1 - PS1.225 million for the initial contract period of 28 months. PS2 to PS2.225 million including potential extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4409d04-d707-4eea-8e9a-14d135db03ae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT (DCMS) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2017 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4409d04-d707-4eea-8e9a-14d135db03ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4409d04-d707-4eea-8e9a-14d135db03ae
  20th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./4E8U22D4Z8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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