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title: "Independent Assurance Provider (IAP) Role"
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# Independent Assurance Provider (IAP) Role

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de1d5fc5-5e75-47a5-bc94-6525d4791004

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Ofgem, a regulatory authority based in London, which has issued a direct award for the role of an Independent Assurance Provider (IAP). This procurement falls under the category of project management consultancy services and has a total contract value of £36,000. The contract period is set to commence on 17th May 2021 and will continue until 1st August 2021. The open procedure method was utilised for this tender, which is now complete, with the award date recorded as 13th May 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those specialised in project management and procurement consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may offer competitive advantages in terms of flexibility and innovation. Companies with expertise in structuring procurement requirements and providing strategic advice would be particularly well-suited to bid for this contract, potentially enhancing their portfolio and fostering growth through collaborative engagements with public sector bodies.

## Notice

Direct Award via the CCS Framework - (Management Consultancy Framework (MCF2) Lot 2: Procurement, Supply Chain and Commercial Services) Ref. RM6008 in accordance with the provisions of Framework Schedule 5. The role of an independent assurance provider (IAP) to provide advice on how to structure requirements and procurement of the IAP role.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c46016e-0de6-434e-aa5f-136a1ed06e2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2021 - 1 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 May 2021 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c46016e-0de6-434e-aa5f-136a1ed06e2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c46016e-0de6-434e-aa5f-136a1ed06e2d
  14th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY161983
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## Notice URLs

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

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