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Eliciting and Developing Software Engineering Guidance and Standards

HOME OFFICE

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04 Dec 2020 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Eliciting and Developing Software Engineering Guidance and Standards" was initiated by the Home Office, located in Croydon, UK. This contract, valued at £150,000 within the IT services industry category, includes consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 1st September 2020, with the contract period starting from 4th November 2020 and lasting until 3rd May 2021. The contract has been awarded and is currently active, with ThoughtWorks Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on IT services, particularly in software engineering consulting and development. Companies with expertise in creating software standards and guidelines would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As the Home Office has engaged a large supplier for this project, smaller or medium-sized enterprises may consider partnerships or collaborations to strengthen their proposals in future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Eliciting and Developing Software Engineering Guidance and Standards

Notice Description

Support in developing software engineering standards and guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a9847e9-c87e-4b10-9b71-471bf5cc73fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26db0545-4897-4485-bad4-2e1d4878d67d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2020 - 3 May 2021 6-12 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Home Office Commercial
Contact Email
ddatcontracts@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1XG
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOUGHTWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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