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Iterative Design and Development Services

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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01 Nov 2017 at 16:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service is seeking to procure Iterative Design and Development Services valued at £459,740 under the Computer-related services category. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period running from 1st April 2017 to 29th September 2017. The tender, awarded to Methods Professional Services Ltd, is part of a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 20th March 2017, and the requirement is tied to delivering eIDAS capabilities in the UK by 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in computer-related services, particularly those specialising in software development and consultancy. Companies that are agile and have experience in implementing digital government services are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in this context provides a favourable landscape for innovative and niche service providers looking to expand their market reach within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Iterative Design and Development Services

Notice Description

GOV.UK Verify require the provision of a development and delivery-capability service to take the eIDAS alpha and test country node from alpha into beta phase. eIDAS is the European technical framework that enables foreign nationals to interact with UK government departments to a Level of Assurance provided by GOV.UK Verify. It also enables UK citizens to interact with EU government departments using their GOV.UK Verify credentials. The UK are required to have this service available by 2018. Additional information: Awarded via the G-Cloud framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cf30857-3cdf-46cf-bd03-596f9a0e9f03
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc946205-f5fd-4442-9009-107e9f2920e4
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

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£459,740 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£459,740 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 29 Sep 2017 6-12 months
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
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gds-procurement@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8DX
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHODS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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