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IT Service Architecture Consultancy

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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04 Jun 2025 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for IT Service Architecture Consultancy. The process utilised the Healthtrust Europe ICT Solutions framework, resulting in the direct award of a contract to Boxxe Limited. This contract, valued at £250,000, is aimed at redesigning and implementing a new operating model. The contract period spans from 2nd June 2025 to 1st June 2027, with an optional extension of up to 12 months to 1st June 2028. The opportunity falls under the Information technology services category and is located within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability for such entities. The procurement followed a selective method through a framework agreement, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses with expertise in IT services and consultancy to engage with a major public sector organisation. Boxxe Limited's successful bid highlights the potential for established companies in this industry to partner with government bodies to deliver critical technological solutions. Businesses specialising in consultancy and IT architecture are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future projects.

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Notice Title

IT Service Architecture Consultancy

Notice Description

National Audit Office (NAO) used the Healthtrust Europe ICT Solutions framework to direct award a contract to Boxxe limited who will be redesigning and implementing a new operating model. The contract will run for an initial 2-year period from Monday 2nd June 2025 until Tuesday 1st June 2027 with 12 months optional extension until Thursday 1st June 2028. The estimated contract value will be PS250K gross

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0919b282-e061-4a81-afba-64bcc4393c20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0ba541-e4c5-4275-89ba-ce6689042604
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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