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DBT Correspondence Case Management Service

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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10 Apr 2025 at 17:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has completed the procurement process for a Correspondence Case Management Service. This contract, valued at £322,248, falls under the industry-specific software package category and was awarded on 27th March 2025. The contract period will run from 28th March 2025 to 27th March 2028 and includes coverage within the United Kingdom and other international regions. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a selective process. The procurement stage is listed as "Award," and the central location for the service delivery is London, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software solutions. While the contract has already been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise that can foster growth for large-scale enterprises. The tendering process was not directed toward SMEs or VCSEs, suggesting a preference for established, large organisations with the capacity to manage substantial and specialised software projects. Companies looking to expand into or strengthen their positions within the public sector can leverage insights from this procurement to tailor their future bids more effectively.

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Notice Title

DBT Correspondence Case Management Service

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) are responsible for managing freedom of information requests (FOI), Parliamentary questions (PQ) and ministerial correspondence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-220bd986-e680-4550-8e72-945f857d75e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce6f25a-dea3-4eed-8e65-96e1b1f057df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£322,248 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£322,248 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2028 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialddat@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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