---
title: "Northern Ireland Protocol - Digital Assistance Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cf09"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-07-30"
---

# Northern Ireland Protocol - Digital Assistance Scheme

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cf09

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Northern Ireland Protocol - Digital Assistance Scheme" is managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal and focuses on business and management consultancy services. The contract, valued at £514,690, aims to secure consultancy expertise to support business change processes across the UK. This tender was initiated as a limited procurement method with an award procedure conducted without prior publication of a call for competition. The award was officially signed on 12 July 2021, and refers to a specific lot for consultancy advice, although this specific lot has since been cancelled.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in business management and change processes, to engage with the public sector and expand their operations. Businesses that cater to government frameworks and have expertise in delivering similar consultancy services would be well-suited to compete in this space. The involvement of SMEs, especially those capable of offering tailored consultancy solutions, could enhance their visibility and establish vital connections within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Consultancy expertise to support business change

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy Advice and specialist expertise to support business change process

### Procurement Information

Call off from an agreed Government Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018331-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £514,690 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | PA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018331-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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