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title: "DfC - Strategic Partner Framework for Department for Communities and its participating Arm's Length Bodies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033196"
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# DfC - Strategic Partner Framework for Department for Communities and its participating Arm's Length Bodies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033196

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## Summary

The Department for Communities (DfC) has initiated a public procurement process for the "DfC - Strategic Partner Framework for Department for Communities and its participating Arm’s Length Bodies," a framework agreement primarily focused on business and management consultancy services. This procurement is currently at the active planning stage with an open procedure, allowing various organisations to submit bids until the deadline of 30 May 2022. The initial contract period is set for two years, with the potential for extension, and the estimated total value of the contract ranges between £6.7 million and £10.5 million, exclusive of VAT. The location of the procurement is Belfast, Northern Ireland.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in business management, IT services, and other related services. Companies that have a proven track record in delivering consultancy solutions, particularly in public service sectors, would be well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender. The structured approach of the call-off contract model allows for flexibility in service provision, enabling successful bidders to engage with DfC on various projects, thus facilitating business growth and long-term partnerships.

## Notice

The Department for Communities (DfC) and participating Arm's length bodies have a requirement to set up a single supplier Strategic Partner Framework Agreement to support and enable them to meet the strategic goals and objectives outlined in the Departments Five Year Strategy and deliver associated Work Packages. This Framework Agreement will allow the Participating bodies listed in the Specification Schedule to establish a Call-off Contract with the successful Contractor to provide professional services when required. Further details are provided within the Specification Schedule. The Framework Agreement will be for an initial two years with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months each. This Framework will operate on a call-off contract basis and there is no commitment to the usage, volume or value of services required under this Framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Communities (DfC) and participating Arm's length bodies have a requirement to set up a single supplier Strategic Partner Framework Agreement to support and enable them to meet the strategic goals and objectives outlined in the Departments Five Year Strategy and deliver associated Work Packages. This Framework Agreement will allow the Participating bodies listed in the Specification Schedule to establish a Call-off Contract with the successful Contractor to provide professional services when required. Further details are provided within the Specification Schedule. The Framework Agreement will be for an initial two years with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months each. This Framework will operate on a call-off contract basis and there is no commitment to the usage, volume or value of services required under this Framework.

Options: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial two years with the option to extend for two further periods of 12 months each. This Framework will operate on a call-off contract basis and there is no commitment to the usage, volume or value of services required under this Framework. The estimated contract value indicated in II.1.5 and II.2.6 represents the potential value of spend under this contract which is estimated to be in the range of PS6.7m to PS10.5m GBP exclusive of VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019571-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,500,000 |
| Lots value | £10,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES |
| Additional buyers | ARMAGH OBSERVATORY; ARMAGH PLANETARIUM; ARTS COUNCIL OF NORTHERN IRELAND; CHARITY COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND; DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES NI; LIBRARIES NI; LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAFF COMMISSION; NATIONAL MUSEUMS NORTHERN IRELAND; NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE; NORTHERN IRELAND MUSEUMS COUNCIL; THE COMMISSIONER FOR OLDER PEOPLE FOR NI |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 3LP |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE - MAIN ACCOUNT MCS/LLP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 70 - Real estate services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 70331000 - Residential property services
- 70332000 - Non-residential property services
- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212482 - Business intelligence software development services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72224100 - System implementation planning services
- 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 75111200 - Legislative services
- 75300000 - Compulsory social security services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2022 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019571-2022
- 28 Apr 2022 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011001-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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