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CCZN21A57 The Provision of Contracts Finder and Find a Tender services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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28 Jul 2025 at 10:02

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10 Sep 2024 at 16:11

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05 Oct 2023 at 14:36

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18 Aug 2023 at 11:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, England, has completed the procurement process for the "CCZN21A57 The Provision of Contracts Finder and Find a Tender services". This contract falls under the industry category of custom software development services and is valued at GBP 6,000,000. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13th June 2023, and the contract is active from 16th June 2023 to 15th June 2025, with delivery within the United Kingdom. This progression marks the contract as being in the award stage, first published on 18th August 2023.

This procurement provides opportunities for SMEs involved in custom software development to enhance their portfolios through a reputable association with the UK government. Businesses specialising in IT solutions and digital services, particularly those skilled in public sector procurement, would be well-suited for such contracts. By participating in this and similar frameworks, companies can establish themselves as key players in the competitive landscape of government tenders, potentially leading to further business development and opportunities. The awarded contract to NQC LIMITED, an SME based in Cheshire, highlights the feasibility for smaller enterprises to successfully compete and win substantial government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCZN21A57 The Provision of Contracts Finder and Find a Tender services

Notice Description

Please see attached redacted documents for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c51a558-c896-4cd4-bb8e-1d1a9fb17772
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b96104c8-e6e3-41c6-8fa7-f3663d8a0b6a
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

72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,749,273 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2023 - 15 Jun 2025 2-3 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NQC

Further Information

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