Award

WP1751 Slack

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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Award

29 May 2019 at 13:07

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "WP1751 Slack" was conducted by the Government Digital Service, focusing on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, which indicates a competitive environment although it was not formally opened for bids. Key dates include the contract period beginning on 26 March 2019 and concluding on 25 March 2020, with the tender award announced on 1 March 2019. The services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom, and the awarded contract was valued at £74,587.50.

This tender presents an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT service sector, particularly those offering innovative collaboration tools, messaging systems, and related software solutions. Companies with capabilities in software development and support services would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. This process underscores the importance of agile and scalable solutions that support team communication, which is increasingly valuable for organisations across various industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP1751 Slack

Notice Description

Slack is an instant messaging and collaboration system to send a message to one person or a group, Slack provides traditional instant messaging functionality to do so, it is to provide team communication through direct, channel and group messaging

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-210dcfef-1714-4ec1-96fe-22ea658c13eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be8a4c5-863a-4bc3-98cf-c444ff84329f
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,587 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,587 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2019 - 25 Mar 2020 1-2 years
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 DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOLBORN
Postcode
E1 8QS
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLACK TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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