Award

Subscription for Press Office Management

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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22 Nov 2021 at 11:53

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11 Nov 2021 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a subscription to press office management software has been carried out by the DfTc - Department for Transport, with a total value of £14,400. The contract period commenced on 1st May 2020 and extends until 30th April 2021. This direct procurement method, executed through a single tender action, was initiated due to the impending expiration of the current subscription on 30th April 2020. The service falls under the category of networking and internet software, aimed at enhancing internal communication particularly during incident responses, and was located in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the software services industry, particularly those focusing on networking and internet solutions, to expand their market reach. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as this procurement was designated suitable for them. The DfTc may require ongoing support for similar software solutions, providing a pathway for sustained business growth for competitive suppliers in this field.

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Notice Title

Subscription for Press Office Management

Notice Description

The annual subscription for the online software used by the internal communications branch for the distribution of press releases will expire on 30th April 2020. It is used to distribute information quickly and effectively during incident responses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16643c15-564f-495a-9aac-3465fa7c0b2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fd0979b-848a-41d1-be2f-9c6a73794a78
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 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
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VUELIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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