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AWARDED CONTRACT - Business Disability Forum Membership (Jan 2025 - Dec 2025) Cre

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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13 Jan 2025 at 12:32

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Summary of the contracting process

DfTc - Department for Transport has concluded the procurement process for the "Business Disability Forum Membership (Jan 2025 - Dec 2025)" contract. The contract, classified under 'Subscription services' with CPV code 79980000, was awarded directly through a single tender action, a procurement method below threshold. This contract, valued at £25,200, starts on 1st February 2025 and ends on 31st December 2025. The tender was specifically suited for SMEs and VCSEs, with a tender period that ended on 16th December 2024. The awarded supplier is the Business Disability Forum, based in London, with the services delivered across various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Oversea Territories.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services to grow by gaining government contracts, particularly those focused on SME and VCSE sectors. The contract demonstrates the Department for Transport's commitment to collaborating with businesses that support workplace inclusivity and accessibility. Companies with expertise in delivering membership-based services, and those with a focus on enhancing business environments for disabled individuals, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWARDED CONTRACT - Business Disability Forum Membership (Jan 2025 - Dec 2025) Cre

Notice Description

Business Disability Forum Membership (Jan 2025 - Dec 2025).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-310aa9b6-ee4b-4b02-bd09-5af9f10f5072
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3bd2102-96cb-4e1f-81f6-133be98d9542
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
33 HORSEFERRY ROAD, LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS DISABILITY FORUM

Further Information

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