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FA Proof of Concepts of 3rd Party Data & Analytics (D&A) Tools - 1

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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12 Jul 2023 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract for the provision of subscription licences to access the MindBridge Service for audit engagements. The contract, titled "FA Proof of Concepts of 3rd Party Data & Analytics (D&A) Tools - 1", falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement method was through a direct single tender action, with a contract value of £24,000. The tender period ended on 22nd May 2023, and the contract period spans from 31st May 2023 to 30th May 2024. The buying organisation is the National Audit Office located in London, England.

This tender can present opportunities for businesses providing services related to Data & Analytics tools in the software industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suited for their capabilities, given the nature of the pilot/proof of concept contract and the direct procurement method used. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to MindBridge Analytics Inc, a company based in Canada. Businesses interested in similar future opportunities should keep track of announcements from the National Audit Office, the buying authority for this contract.

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Notice Title

FA Proof of Concepts of 3rd Party Data & Analytics (D&A) Tools - 1

Notice Description

NAO has awarded a contract to the Supplier for the provision of a subscription licences to access the MindBridge Service for use during audit engagements. This is a pilot/proof of concept contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3962ba7d-32e9-4080-9375-342541597ce7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c1af97c-9709-4cd1-ad8f-95d421b575b9
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2023 - 30 May 2024 1-2 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MINDBRIDGE ANALYTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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