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Single Tender - Mekon Support and Maintenance

OFFICE OF THE PARLIAMENTARY COUNSEL : CABINET OFFICE

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15 Jul 2021 at 11:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel, part of the Cabinet Office, has completed a single tender procurement for "Mekon Support and Maintenance." This service, categorised under software maintenance and repair services, is set in London and amounts to £56,395 GBP. The procurement process was executed as a direct award, conducted as a single tender action below threshold, with the contract period spanning from May 1, 2021, to April 30, 2022. The tender closed on April 30, 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software maintenance and repair services, particularly those with expertise in bespoke software adaptations. Suitable competitors may include technology firms and IT service providers that have experience in legislative drafting tools or similar applications. Engaging with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel could lead to long-term partnerships in the government sector, given the specific and tailored nature of the services required.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Single Tender - Mekon Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

*Bespoke Drafting software support and maintenance * The OPC (Office of the Parliamentary Counsel) uses FrameMaker which is an off-the-shelf software package that has been adapted by a company called Mekon to specifically draft legislation. Mekon ha

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abd613b4-3e1a-4765-8baa-0dfa734dd936
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,395 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,395 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 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
OFFICE OF THE PARLIAMENTARY COUNSEL : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Office of the Parliamentary Counsel : Cabinet Office
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEKON

Further Information

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