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title: "GCS discovery"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cdc65269-4649-4ea9-a085-e8805cf49551"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA"
published: "2023-03-15"
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# GCS discovery

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdc65269-4649-4ea9-a085-e8805cf49551

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the GCS discovery project management consultancy services. The procurement method used was selective and called-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 26th February 2023, and the contract spans from 27th February to 30th April 2023. Methods Business and Digital Technology Ltd. was the successful supplier based in London, UK.

This tender for the GCS discovery project offers growth opportunities for businesses in the services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract is with Defra and is currently at the award stage, presenting a chance for relevant businesses to engage in project management consultancy services and expand their operations within the United Kingdom and internationally.

## Notice

GCS discovery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ab9bf3-af23-4261-aeaf-b8523bb15828 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2023 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,666 |
| 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 |
| 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 | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2023 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ab9bf3-af23-4261-aeaf-b8523bb15828

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ab9bf3-af23-4261-aeaf-b8523bb15828
  15th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1b4488e-2853-4ca2-94a9-ee9021e0989d
  DPEL_61541_068_signed_Redacted

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