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contract_15527 - DBS Secure Data Room

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09 Jul 2025 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DBS Secure Data Room" was undertaken by the Home Office, based in London, England, and relates to the IT services sector. The tender was initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract being awarded to Knovos (Capital Novus), a large-scale supplier, on 4th July 2024. The contract commenced on 5th July 2024 and concluded on 6th January 2025, covering various locations across the UK and other regions. The total contract value amounted to £41,460 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses proficient in IT services to engage with public sector projects. Companies specialising in consulting, software development, Internet services, and support, particularly those capable of operating at a larger scale, would find such opportunities beneficial for expansion and portfolio diversification. Although the procurement was selective, businesses capable of entering framework agreements could leverage similar tenders for strategic growth, especially those looking to establish or strengthen ties with key government departments like the Home Office.

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Notice Title

contract_15527 - DBS Secure Data Room

Notice Description

contract_15527 - DBS Secure Data Room

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-282bc726-0e0d-44f3-898a-c0871b338918
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b351082-5c10-4fb0-837b-1e60a2a13ddd
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

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
£41,460 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,460 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2024 - 6 Jan 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
L3 1QY
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNOVOS (CAPITAL NOVUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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