Award

Investigate Search Tool

GAMBLING COMMISSION

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Award

28 May 2025 at 09:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission, a regulatory authority based in Birmingham, England, has concluded a procurement process for the "Investigate Search Tool" in the field of software package and information systems. This tender falls under the services category and was procured using the selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was made to GB GROUP PLC with an active status starting from 1st June 2024 and lasting until 31st May 2027. The value of the contract is £24,855, and the tender was part of the G-Cloud 13 agreement, indicating an award announcement on 13th May 2024, subsequently published on 28th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for software and IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in crafting robust information systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for such contracts, and participation in these tenders can foster business growth through engagement with a prominent regulatory body such as the Gambling Commission. Companies with the capability to deliver high-standard software solutions will find themselves well-aligned to compete effectively in similar future opportunities under frameworks like G-Cloud.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Investigate Search Tool

Notice Description

Investigate Search Tool

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d02c7a5-6ef5-4c49-abbd-098f14effe50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe7bc7f-a0f4-4467-b31e-3be74a296ce1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,855 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GB GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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