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Service Operations Support

DEPARTMENT FOR DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT

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04 Jul 2023 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has recently awarded a contract for Service Operations Support. The contract, with a value of £504,000, involves providing IT support and analyst resources for front line services at core DCMS locations. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to Lucid Support Services Limited. The procurement process started on April 21, 2023, and the contract period is from April 24, 2023, to April 24, 2024, in London, England under the services category.

This tender from DCMS offers opportunities for business growth, particularly for IT service providers with expertise in consulting, software development, and support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete due to the suitability considerations. Businesses interested in providing tailored IT solutions to public sector organisations may find this contract suitable for expanding their operations and establishing valuable partnerships with DCMS.

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Notice Title

Service Operations Support

Notice Description

The Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide IT support and analyst resources to deliver front line services for DCMS staff at core locations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2655ca35-8d09-47eb-bc15-bdafe625e706
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/393d1a61-d872-4c42-9388-3eaf673c7a1d
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2023 - 24 Apr 2024 1-2 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 DIGITAL, CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

LUCID SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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