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Application Support Services

OFSTED

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03 Mar 2022 at 13:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Application Support Services was conducted by OFSTED, with a total contract value of £385,000. This contract was awarded for a period spanning from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023 and falls within the software programming and consultancy services industry category. The procurement took place under a selective method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 12 Framework Agreement. The contract was awarded on 26 March 2021 and the award notice was published on 3 March 2022, facilitating transparency in the procurement process.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in application support, software programming, and computer-related services to engage with a government body. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given their adaptability and ability to offer tailored solutions. This contract demonstrates a preference for SMEs, indicating a conducive environment for business growth in the public sector by providing critical support services to organisations like OFSTED.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Application Support Services

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 12 Framework Agreement (RM1557.12) This contract is for the provision of Application Support Services for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2dd5037f-1e53-43a2-9f83-70d6635aeae0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4446f838-684c-48a7-930a-4d3b93bd912d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£385,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£385,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 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
OFSTED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 7BR
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CGI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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