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Provision of a Support Service for the COVID-19 Inquiry Website - Support & Main

CABINET OFFICE

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Award

16 Dec 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed the procurement process for providing support services to the COVID-19 Inquiry Website. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support, and is classified within CPV code 72000000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Bloom Procurement Services Ltd has been awarded the contract, valued at £230,000, with services to be provided from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award phase was concluded, and the information was published on 16th December 2025. The project location is Newcastle upon Tyne, as indicated by postal code NE1 2DS.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT support and services, especially those experienced in managing web-based platforms in the public health sector. SMEs are particularly encouraged to consider participating in such procurement processes, given the suitability criteria. The selective procurement method indicates a preference for firms with established capabilities in framework agreements, thus favouring businesses with proven expertise and existing relationships with public sector buyers like the Cabinet Office.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Support Service for the COVID-19 Inquiry Website - Support & Main

Notice Description

Affinity Digital (Technology) Ltd. have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd. On behalf of Cabinet Office to maintain and run key products and services to the C19 Inquiry website

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42ff5bd4-bc96-42be-a196-d7e404ddc412
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d5341c1-b004-4e33-a6b9-1473fbc2c6d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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