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GAD Accountancy Software

GOVERNMENT ACTUARY DEPARTMENT

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05 Aug 2024 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Actuary Department (GAD) has awarded a contract titled "GAD Accountancy Software" under the industry category of accounting software package (CPV 48443000). This contract entails an annual subscription to the Open Accounts software, catering primarily to the services sector. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement reached the award stage, with the award dated 4th March 2024 and the contract period running from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement was conducted using a direct procurement method through a single tender action (below threshold), with a total contract value of £56,258.68.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting software solutions to partner with a prominent government department. The procurement favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering an advantageous entry point for suitably experienced SMEs in the United Kingdom to expand their portfolio. The targeted duration and direct approach cater to businesses capable of delivering precise, high-standard software solutions, positioning themselves competitively for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GAD Accountancy Software

Notice Description

Annual subscription to Open Accounts software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11927bd8-2bb7-4689-91c8-abc5b0ca6523
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bcace6c-7af5-4c03-85fd-7664aadc4238
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48443000 - Accounting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,258 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,258 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
GOVERNMENT ACTUARY DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gadcommercial@gad.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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