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Digital Assurance Scheme Support

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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24 Aug 2021 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Digital Assurance Scheme Support" project, conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, has reached the award stage. This procurement falls within the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2023. The awarded contract, valued at £4,750,000, was announced on 24th August 2021, following a selective procurement method carried out via a framework agreement, which closed to submissions on 1st August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the IT services sector, looking to expand their offerings or enhance their market presence. Companies specialising in cloud support services and digital assurance could particularly benefit from similar contracts, as demonstrated by Keep IT Simple LTD, the successful supplier in this case. The requirement for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in this process indicates a welcoming environment for agile and innovative businesses looking to compete in a growing field.

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Notice Title

Digital Assurance Scheme Support

Notice Description

GCloud Contract award. Cloud support services. Digital Assurance Scheme support services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28722079-1f88-42f7-9009-072ff7931c33
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 1AF
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEEP IT SIMPLE

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