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title: "Defra Digital Transformation Programme Support Partner"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS"
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# Defra Digital Transformation Programme Support Partner

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e58ab97a-d417-42b6-a436-eb71310fcb1e

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is seeking a partner for the "Defra Digital Transformation Programme Support Partner" project, an IT services contract classified under CPV code 72000000. Located in the North West of England, this selective procurement process allows for contracting via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement period concluded on 6 November 2017, with the awarded contract valued at £4.5 million, spanning from 1 December 2017 to 30 November 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the IT consulting and service delivery sectors, particularly those experienced in intelligent programme management, project management, and change management. SMEs in these areas will find the procurement accessible, given the framework's focus on tailored support services for a major governmental programme. Companies with expertise in developing business cases and stakeholder management are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, fostering potential growth through strategic collaborations with a key government entity.

## Notice

Provision of support and service delivery in the following functional areas in connection with the Buyer's DDTS Delivery Programme as required by the Buyer from time to time: * Intelligent Programme Management Office; * Transition Project Management; * Business case support; * Business analysis (traditional and agile) * Requirements development and management; * Change management; * Technology and architecture review; * Evaluation support; * Solution definition management; * Senior briefing material; and * Stakeholder management and * Other support as agreed with the Buyer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6252bbed-406a-450b-a0b4-7e096999eb83 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 1AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICE WATERHOUSE COOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2018 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6252bbed-406a-450b-a0b4-7e096999eb83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6252bbed-406a-450b-a0b4-7e096999eb83
  9th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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