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CPT_24_17 - ATS Contract_Huddle

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office (NAO) has awarded a contract for the ongoing subscription to Huddle, a cloud-based collaboration tool that enables the NAO and its clients to share data efficiently. This procurement falls under the Software package and information systems category and is located at SW1W 9SP, England. The procurement process, now in its award stage, was conducted through the CCS GCloud 13 framework. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 1 March 2024, and the start of the contract period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2026, with an extension period lasting until 31 March 2026. The awarded contract has a value of £180,000 GBP.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and information systems to showcase their capabilities in delivering efficient collaboration tools. SMEs that can offer innovative cloud-based solutions are well-positioned to benefit from this contract, potentially boosting their growth through engagement with a high-profile public sector organisation like the NAO. The selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement indicates a streamlined process, which could facilitate quicker contract initiation and execution for businesses involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPT_24_17 - ATS Contract_Huddle

Notice Description

Ongoing subscription for Huddle - a cloud-based collaboration tool that allows the NAO and clients to share data with each other. This contract has been awarded and was procured via CCS GCloud 13 framework. The contract has been extended until 31 March 2026. Additional information: The contract has been retendered via GCloud 13 from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, in line with the terms and conditions. The contract is now in a 1 year extension period until 31 March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27f7264f-6062-4108-9b64-984db33fbce2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d11c1d1-ab50-42fe-98dc-8cb8bfd0b3ea
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAGEN HUDDLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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