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CPT_25_14 Digital Capability Service x2

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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24 Mar 2025 at 13:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract to SmartSourcing Ltd for the provision of digital capability services. The contract, titled "CPT_25_14 Digital Capability Service x2," falls under the recruitment services industry category and aims to address capability gaps within NAO Digital Services, along with offering advisory services. This contract has been established through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Non-Clinical Staffing Framework and is valued at £430,000. It covers a period starting from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with an optional extension of up to 12 months, potentially lasting until 31 March 2028. The project is located in the United Kingdom, and the procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the award having been made on 10 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in digital and IT services, particularly those capable of offering recruitment and advisory capabilities. SmartSourcing Ltd, an SME, has secured the contract, demonstrating the process's openness to smaller enterprises. Businesses in the IT services sector, especially those focusing on digital transformations, advisory roles, and capability building, will find such procurement activities beneficial for expanding their portfolio and gaining recognition within government and public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPT_25_14 Digital Capability Service x2

Notice Description

The National Audit Office direct awarded a contract to the SmartSourcing Ltd through Lot 3 - IT Professionals of the Crown Commercial Services Non-Clinical Staffing Framework. The supplier will be delivering a Digital capability service that addresses capability gaps within NAO Digital Services as well as providing an advisory service. The contract will commence on Tuesday 1st April 2025 running for an initial period of 2 years to Wednesday 31st March 2027 with the option to further extend for a period of up to 12 months to Friday 31st March 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11481891-3b5f-4845-b8ec-2f89a481f4d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb69f90c-3e58-446d-9d21-1de1936da7db
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
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

SMARTSOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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