Award

COLIN Database Service

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Award

27 Aug 2021 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for International Trade (DIT), which has awarded a contract for the "COLIN Database Service." This service falls under the category of database services (CPV code: 72320000) and is aimed at providing secure online collaboration tools for UK Government Press Offices. The contract was initiated through a direct procurement method via a single tender action, and the award was completed on 26 March 2021. The contract period runs from 1 April 2021 to 1 April 2023, with the procurement process concluded on 15 March 2021. The contracting authority is located at the Old Admiralty Building, London, SW1A 2LB, England.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in database management and digital collaboration tools. With a contract value of £23,232, companies that offer innovative technology solutions or IT services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms capable of delivering tailored services to government entities may find this an advantageous opportunity to showcase their capabilities and increase their market presence.

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Notice Title

COLIN Database Service

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has has engaged with COLIN Press Office Solutions to deliver database services that provide a secure online collaboration tool specifically designed for use by UK Government Press Offices that allows press officers to quickly capture and review media enquiries and news forecasting features.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2942300e-1837-4ece-b639-33e21998cb6d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,232 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,232 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 1 Apr 2023 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2LB
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTELOGY

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