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Social Policy and Practice Subscription

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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25 Oct 2021 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "Social Policy and Practice Subscription", facilitated by the Department of Health and Social Care based in London, United Kingdom. This service tender falls under the CPV classification of subscription services and was awarded to CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION LTD for a total value of £21,225. The procurement method used is classified as 'Other', and the contract period commences from 15th September 2021 to 14th September 2022. The award for this contract was published on 25th October 2021, following its closure on 14th September 2021.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the subscription services market. Businesses specialising in information services and policy analysis would particularly benefit, as the multi-year contract suggests a sustained need for these types of services. Engaging with such contracts may lead to further opportunities within the health and social care sector, particularly for firms that can demonstrate expertise in social policy and practice.

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Notice Title

Social Policy and Practice Subscription

Notice Description

Social Policy and Practice Subscription

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b198de0-1f29-48b0-b156-8e69cd9acc15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d158c241-c34e-416c-b941-09d9f4c68d99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,225 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2021 - 14 Sep 2022 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 OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

CAMBRIDGE INFORMATION

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