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Project 4718- OPSS Digital - Specalist Resource

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed a procurement process, titled "Project 4718- OPSS Digital - Specialist Resource," aimed at contracting specialist roles including Data Architects, Data Engineers, and various other digital experts to enhance the Office for Product and Safety Standards (OPSS) service teams. The tender falls under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services, with an estimated value of £8,500,000. This selective procurement method was executed via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026, effectively covering areas such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the broader United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it specifically highlights suitability for such businesses. The project encompasses a broad range of specialist services, thereby offering various avenues for enterprises skilled in digital and software development, data analysis, and consultancy to contribute and expand their market reach. The awarded supplier, Triad Group, demonstrates the value of robust expertise and capability to deliver comprehensive services across multiple digital domains. This contract is ideal for businesses looking to capitalise on government-backed projects and extend their network and client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Project 4718- OPSS Digital - Specalist Resource

Notice Description

A call off contract for the supply of a range of specialist roles needed to fill the Office for Product and Safety Standards (OPSS) Data Architecture, GOV.UK, and MS Dynamics service teams. The call-off contract covers the following digital specialists: Data Architects, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Software Developers (across four languages: Ruby on Rails, Drupal, MS Dynamics and .NET), Business Analysts, User Researchers, Designers (service, interaction and content), Delivery Managers, and Automated Testers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14e884b0-b2f1-4e98-95e1-2736e5231919
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54b2a26d-e3e3-44b6-9126-d8cc6916de5e
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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 BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIAD GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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