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Development, Delivery and Support of Electronic Auction System (EAS)

OFCOM

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16 Oct 2023 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves OFCOM, the UK regulatory authority, awarding a contract for the development, delivery, and support of an Electronic Auction System (EAS). This contract falls under the services category and is valued at £331,275 in GBP. The procurement method used is an open procedure with the tender period closing on 17th April 2023. The contract starts on 5th June 2023 and ends on 4th June 2027, with Innovative Auctions GMBH, a German company, being the selected supplier.

This opportunity created by OFCOM's tender for an Electronic Auction System (EAS) is open to businesses specialising in auction software development services and electronic auction services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses interested in providing electronic auction solutions and services in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Development, Delivery and Support of Electronic Auction System (EAS)

Notice Description

This relates to additional days needed to complete added software requirement in order to run auction. Auction Negotiation feature to be added to Electronic Auction System as designed by Auction Design team. The additional work comprises of: - 12 working days to Phase 2 of the project plan (Initial Software Customisation) - 5 working days to Phase 3 of the project plan (Further Software Customisation)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2111d05c-af79-4bfe-9d6d-7fd5d3ae1d64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70f3a84d-e116-400f-9799-b9cf2a754a2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

72212470 - Auction software development services

79342400 - Auction services

79342410 - Electronic auction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£331,275 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£413,525 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2023 - 4 Jun 2027 4-5 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INNOVATIVE AUCTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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