Award

Lynx Gateway

CABINET OFFICE

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AwardUpdate

09 Jan 2026 at 09:49

Award

04 Apr 2023 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Lynx Gateway" project was managed by the Cabinet Office, located in London, England. This project falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems. The procurement, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement on the Crown Commercial Services RM1557.13 G-Cloud framework, was carried out using a selective method. The contract has been awarded to CIVICA UK LIMITED, with the award being made active on 21st February 2023. The contract period spans from 8th March 2023 to 24th July 2027, with the total contract value amounting to £1,092,053.70 GBP. The tender had previously completed its stage, and the award notice was published on 4th April 2023.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the IT and software systems industry, particularly those experienced with government frameworks and large-scale software projects. SMEs and VCSEs may find this particularly beneficial, as the procurement process supports their participation. Businesses that have previously been suppliers within governmental or large organisational frameworks can leverage their experience to compete for similar future opportunities. The sustained contract period offers long-term engagement and potential for growth in the public sector contracting arena.

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Notice Title

Lynx Gateway

Notice Description

Provision of Lynx Gateway Licence sourced as a down selected Supplier on Crown Commercial Services RM1557.13 G-Cloud framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fd48ef3-8d23-4e17-938c-143150d06d81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6eb5261d-ba62-4da3-83a4-98171c05b255
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,092,053 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,092,053 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2023 - 24 Jul 2027 4-5 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Jo Campbell
Contact Email
jo.campbell@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

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