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GB-London: Planful software support

RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD

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08 Oct 2024 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has completed a procurement process titled "GB-London: Planful software support" in the software-related services category. This contract is valued at £68,550 and covers a wide geographic area, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted by tender, successfully concluded with an award on 14 April 2023. The contract period spans from 17 April 2023 to 31 March 2025. Despite being below the threshold value, this contract was published on Contracts Finder, indicating transparency and standard procurement practices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software-related services. It underscores a demand for specialised software support, creating a growth avenue for SMEs despite RSSB not specifically targeting them in this tender. Businesses with expertise in comprehensive software support solutions would have been well-suited to compete, especially those capable of servicing a broad geographical area and addressing diverse client needs. Such contracts can enhance a company’s portfolio and expand its footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Title

GB-London: Planful software support

Notice Description

Planful software support Additional information: Under threshold value contract notice was published tender on Contracts Finder

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47aab17d-2469-4583-8a55-a2e2d6f2e064
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/446d74fe-9d2b-43a7-80eb-31a95ae71b39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 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
RAIL SAFETY AND STANDARDS BOARD
Contact Name
Hazel Fernandes
Contact Email
hazel.fernandes@rssb.co.uk
Contact Phone
+442031425351

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2M 2RB
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEROSTONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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