Award

The Provision of ES Hub

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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12 Dec 2023 at 16:53

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20 Oct 2023 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract for "The Provision of ES Hub", a digital platform hosting Communities of Practice. The contract value is £108,000 in GBP, with a contract period from 16th December 2023 to 15th December 2026. The procurement method was a Direct Award, and the tender closed on 20th October 2023. The service is classified under the CPV code for Software packages and information systems and is suited for businesses providing services in the United Kingdom across various regions.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the software and information systems industry to grow. Companies offering digital solutions to support government collaborations and content sharing can compete effectively. The tender was awarded to PLACECUBE LIMITED, a business based in Reading, United Kingdom, illustrating opportunities for organisations, especially SMEs, to provide innovative services to government departments across different regions of the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of ES Hub

Notice Description

A digital platform to host 25+ Communities of Practice across government, supporting a minimum of 5000 users. The platform Is required to share content with departments and enable collaboration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0def2ee5-27ea-40bb-94bb-67a5572728eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effaa409-fd9a-4828-9150-6b0453a93d24
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2023 - 15 Dec 2026 3-4 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Cabinet Office : Cabinet Office
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLACECUBE

Further Information

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