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Visual Whiteboard Solution

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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27 Jul 2023 at 12:35

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30 Jun 2023 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the 'Visual Whiteboard Solution' to SoftCat PLC. The procurement involved the supply of 2500 Mural Visual Whiteboard Licence Keys, with a total contract value of £1,465,279.99 GBP. The procurement method used was 'selective', and it was a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from June 29, 2023, to June 28, 2024, with the tender deadline being May 28, 2023. The Department for Work and Pensions is the buying organisation, located in Blackpool, England, in the services industry category.

This tender opportunity for the 'Visual Whiteboard Solution' can be beneficial for businesses, especially SMEs, looking to provide software packages and information systems. Companies well-suited to compete in this tender process should have expertise in supplying technology solutions and servicing government organisations. The contract period of one year provides a stable revenue stream, and the selective procurement method signals a competitive but curated supplier selection process. Businesses interested in growth through public procurement contracts in the services industry category should consider opportunities like this to expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Visual Whiteboard Solution

Notice Description

Supply of 2500 Mural Visual Whiteboard Licence Keys

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12d7836c-297c-4fa0-9e7b-1f00d78e771d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/556b555c-9ae2-4452-80c1-29b2cc868fec
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
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
£1,465,279 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£711,091 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2023 - 28 Jun 2024 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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