Award

Smart Communications Document Production System

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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31 Dec 2024 at 10:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service has awarded a contract to SMARTCOMMS SC LIMITED for the procurement of a Smart Communications Document Production System. This contract involves the annual support and maintenance of the SmartComms software, crucial for sustaining document production operations. The tender falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV code 48000000) and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a direct procurement method, specified as single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commences on 12 February 2025 and concludes on 11 February 2026, with a total contract value of £116,788.38 GBP. The procurement stage is at the award update, with the award notice dated 30 December 2024 and published on 31 December 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software support and maintenance, particularly those focusing on communication and document production systems. The procurement specifies suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), indicating a favourable landscape for such companies to leverage the contract for business growth. Companies able to provide high-quality, reliable software maintenance and support services in the software package and information systems industry will find this contract particularly beneficial, fostering possible long-term partnerships with government bodies like The Insolvency Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smart Communications Document Production System

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The provision of annual support and maintenance of SmartComms software to support Doc Prod software. The contract is awarded for a total period of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5457805f-506f-4a78-8e9f-12129566d960
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac3e6b3b-92bf-40a1-b0fa-9c8f646c7663
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,788 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,788 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 11 Feb 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2HT
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTCOMMS

Further Information

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