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title: "Critical Friend Services for the Switching Programme"
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# Critical Friend Services for the Switching Programme

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f98f9449-9768-4ee2-8e69-9ddb8eb22d0f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Ofgem, the United Kingdom's energy regulator, which has awarded a contract for "Critical Friend Services for the Switching Programme." This contract, valued at £120,000, falls under the category of project management consultancy services and will be executed in London. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 1st October 2021, with a delivery period extending until 31st December 2022. The tender was previously open until the deadline on 6th September 2021.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses engaged in project management consulting, particularly those with expertise in energy sector governance and advisory roles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to participate, leveraging their agility and specialised services to meet the programme's advisory support needs. The successful contractor will play a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Responsible Owner and Programme Director by providing independent assurance and governance, thus enhancing their strategic profile in the industry.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of advisory support and member of the Delivery Board for the Energy Switching Programme through-out the life of the Programme. This role is to support the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) in ensuring that the programme outcomes are delivered and that risks are identified and managed appropriately. This activity will provide independent assurance and key governance support on the programme to the SRO and Programme Director on; Governance Challenge Capabilities Relationships Time Commitment Reporting Lines

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/470f33d0-7f7e-4397-93e6-86d722ae7365 |
| 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 | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | CONCERTO PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2021 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/470f33d0-7f7e-4397-93e6-86d722ae7365

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/470f33d0-7f7e-4397-93e6-86d722ae7365
  4th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT162828
  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

## Provenance

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