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WP2057- EForm licences, support and maintenance for GOV.UK Licensing system

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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08 Apr 2022 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Government Digital Service, which is located at 10 Whitechapel Building, Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 8QS, England. The contract, titled "WP2057 - EForm licences, support and maintenance for GOV.UK Licensing system," falls under the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the tender period concluding on 25 March 2022. The awarded contract, worth £189,000, commenced on 1 April 2022 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2023. This was conducted through a selective procurement method, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services and software development to engage with government contracts, thereby promoting business growth. Companies proficient in developing and maintaining online licensing systems or providing technical support services would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. Engaging in similar public sector contracts can not only enhance visibility and credibility but also lead to further contracting opportunities within the public domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP2057- EForm licences, support and maintenance for GOV.UK Licensing system

Notice Description

EForm licences, support and development for GOV.UK Licensing system. The Licensify EForms and backend system is part of the GOV.UK licensing service, a live transactional service which has been running for over 10 years. The end to end service allows citizens to find, apply and pay for a large set of licences online and includes a backend management system for local authorities to manage what licence forms they offer and to process the applications and payments made.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48fa5e26-72ef-4979-848f-5f31cd0ee072
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1811ff51-d44a-46de-b32f-3f02d2852c31
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£189,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gds-digital-buyer@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APTO SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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