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title: "Defend Phase 2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f904befa-0e7e-4927-845d-0b3a8a1e085e"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2020-10-21"
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# Defend Phase 2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f904befa-0e7e-4927-845d-0b3a8a1e085e

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade initiated a procurement process titled "Defend Phase 2," aimed at developing a strategy for ensuring the continued supply of critical goods amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract, valued at approximately £2,358,104, falls under the business services category and encompasses delivery across various regions, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The procurement method employed was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 3rd June 2020, and the contract period extending from 4th June to 3rd August 2020. The tender status has since been marked as complete.

This contracting opportunity presents significant potential for businesses, particularly in the consulting and strategy development sectors, to engage in high-value projects addressing critical supply chain issues. Firms experienced in business services, including law, marketing, and recruitment, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in this critical area. This procurement underscores the need for strategic expertise to navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic, further highlighting market demands in resilience planning and supply chain management.

## Notice

Development of strategy for ensuring the continued supply of priority critical goods (excluding food) in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32400c8-c6f1-4e90-8fef-85f33c5afb60 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2020 - 3 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,358,104 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,358,104 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| 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 | BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2020 at 14:52 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32400c8-c6f1-4e90-8fef-85f33c5afb60
- 21 Oct 2020 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7556be2-1d1c-4624-a008-9c45e566d45c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a32400c8-c6f1-4e90-8fef-85f33c5afb60
  21st October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7556be2-1d1c-4624-a008-9c45e566d45c
  21st October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a689e48d-0102-4a82-8876-fbbac96d3c5c
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