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AskHR go live and support

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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16 Jun 2025 at 10:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "AskHR go live and support" involves UK EXPORT FINANCE as the buying organisation. This contract falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract is valued at £30,000 and will be delivered to the postal code SW1A 2HQ in London, England. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement, with the award phase completed on 13 June 2025. The contract period is set from 16 June 2025 to 15 June 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services, particularly those offering consulting and software development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity favourable, given the suitability outlined in the contract terms. Hitachi Solutions, identified as a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, indicating that businesses capable of direct collaboration or subcontracting with established firms may enhance their portfolio and market position. The structured procurement method suggests a competitive yet strategic environment for firms eager to engage with public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AskHR go live and support

Notice Description

Call-Off Direct Award via G-Cloud14 - Lot 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46f03602-1ca6-41f0-9195-8b3035032f31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74dca3e4-9b7a-4aa0-a00c-46a3c3718b37
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
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

HITACHI SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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