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title: "Switching Programme -Programme Assurance & Advisory Support"
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# Switching Programme -Programme Assurance & Advisory Support

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8e6b152-2ce5-4cc6-8677-88d25732ef6d

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## Summary

Ofgem is currently seeking consultancy support through an open tender titled "Switching Programme - Programme Assurance & Advisory Support." This procurement process is categorised under business and management consultancy services and is taking place in London, United Kingdom. The tender period will conclude on 20th October 2017, after which the contract is expected to commence on 30th October 2017 and will last until 30th March 2018. Interested parties can find additional details and register their interest via the provided links.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on consultancy services, particularly those that specialise in programme assurance and advisory support. SMEs with expertise in managing complex programmes, particularly within the energy sector, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Organisations capable of demonstrating in-depth understanding of project management, stakeholder engagement, and industry processes related to the Switching Programme could greatly benefit from this opportunity to work with Ofgem and enhance their service offerings.

## Notice

Ofgem is looking for expert consultancy support to provide the programme with independent advice and assurance on the ongoing Blueprint & Detailed Level Specification phase delivery in addition to the planning and mobilisation for the Enactment phase. Specifically providing the following: 1. Support ongoing assurance of the Switching Programme as defined in the Programme's Integrated Assurance and Approvals Plan (IAAP). 2. Support to PMO and programme leadership team with planning and preparation for IPA assurance activities e.g. Gateway reviews 3. Support and challenge the detailed development of the timetable for the remaining stages of the programme through to implementation, based on detailed knowledge of stakeholders and industry processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97df875-0520-4dee-9665-4a4576c5cfe3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3GE |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97df875-0520-4dee-9665-4a4576c5cfe3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97df875-0520-4dee-9665-4a4576c5cfe3
  6th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT147630
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

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