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Provision of COTS Software and associated services

Cabinet Office

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract for the "Provision of COTS Software and associated services," focusing on software package and information systems, classified under CPV code 48000000. The procurement process was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering stage concluded on 31st July 2023, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2023 and running until 31st July 2027. The project is located in London, with a delivery address in Westminster postcode SW1A 2BQ, and the contract's total value is £8,580,000. Trustmarque Solutions Ltd, identified as a large-scale supplier, has been chosen as the successful bidder, providing specialist channel distribution services in IT procurement for the Cabinet Office and Government Digital Service (GDS). As per the latest update, the award was announced as active on 24th August 2023 and publicly published on 30th August 2023.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating within the IT and software services sector, particularly those capable of offering comprehensive software licensing and renewal services. While it currently involves a large-scale supplier, similar opportunities could arise for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other tech firms with expertise in cloud services and software management. Businesses with experience in framework agreements and delivering strategic IT solutions tailored to government requirements would be well-suited to pursue similar tenders, thereby promoting growth through collaboration with governmental organisations such as the Cabinet Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of COTS Software and associated services

Notice Description

Provision of Support for Software licensing and associated services for the Cabinet Office (CO) & GDS. Trustmarque's COTS Cloud Procurement Service will provide the Authority with a specialist channel distributor for the supply of a fully strategic, IT procurement managed consolidation service of software licensing and renewals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d31cf76-2fff-4262-b6ca-9a1a6ba80661
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3553dc8-a7e5-4629-99b7-e30acadcdd1b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,580,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,580,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 4-5 years
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
Cabinet Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Postcode Area
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Trustmarque Solutions Ltd

Further Information

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