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title: "Provision of Delivery Associate Support for Local Authorities - CONTRACT AWARD"
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# Provision of Delivery Associate Support for Local Authorities - CONTRACT AWARD

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd54fb4f-2267-477c-85d4-f608fd9c0cef

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## Summary

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Delivery Associate Support for Local Authorities". The total contract value is £5,166,666.67 GBP. The buying organisation is the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, based in London, England. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold. The contract was awarded on 27th November 2023, with a contract period starting on 27th November 2023 and ending on 27th November 2025.

This tender opportunity can create business growth opportunities for service providers experienced in administration services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are eligible to compete. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has a focus on supporting local authorities through a network of delivery experts. Businesses providing troubleshooting, advice, and signposting services in the UK are well-suited to participate. The completion deadline for tenders was 15th September 2023.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) have procured a network of experienced delivery experts (Delivery Associates). This network will provide advice, troubleshooting and signposting to the wider support offer available across government to Local Authorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d42837c-8ef2-4a6f-8004-826aab53a716 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2023 - 27 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,166,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,166,666 |
| 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 LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2023 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d42837c-8ef2-4a6f-8004-826aab53a716
- 4 Sep 2023 at 10:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e65d99c-6174-4f90-8d76-f85b67b80e29
- 15 Aug 2023 at 08:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e65d99c-6174-4f90-8d76-f85b67b80e29
- 2 Jun 2023 at 13:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72a9c4e3-84f1-4a5e-b6ba-63051c18651e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d42837c-8ef2-4a6f-8004-826aab53a716
  6th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e65d99c-6174-4f90-8d76-f85b67b80e29
  4th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72a9c4e3-84f1-4a5e-b6ba-63051c18651e
  2nd June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5edeb9cf-a34b-46c6-bf59-0b265572ad02
  Pre Tender Market Engagement Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b07b528-616e-4f19-8abb-5a43453f4eff
  Information about accessing the Tender inside the Portal.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3681edc8-46c5-486e-883e-d1a20edc8ed2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ab7d4ab-f803-40a2-8ea2-eed5eea4366c

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-levelling-up-housing-and-communities

## Provenance

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