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DfT Technical Capability Services

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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02 Jun 2021 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking to enhance its Digital Services Directorate through the provision of technical capability services, as outlined in the tender titled "DfT Technical Capability Services." This procurement belongs to the information technology services industry and is situated in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method chosen for this contract was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period having ended on 27 May 2021. The contract is valued at £449,740 and is scheduled to commence on 9 June 2021, running until 6 August 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector to collaborate with a government department. Businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that can provide supplementary resources to enhance project delivery capabilities, would be particularly well-suited for this contract. The engagement offers a chance to establish a working relationship with a key government body, which could lead to further contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DfT Technical Capability Services

Notice Description

Resources to supplement blended teams at Digital Services Directorate at DfT to enable the delivery of the Project Portfolio.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-346d70be-2ec3-4b51-9885-beb27cd6c9a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f65a7e0e-8dc4-43c2-85fa-ecc5e38c7753
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£449,740 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£449,740 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2021 - 6 Aug 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEVEL 5 GROUP

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