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The Light Machine

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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04 Apr 2017 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service is seeking to procure a security strategy service titled "The Light Machine". This public procurement contract falls under the software programming and consultancy services category (CPV code 72200000). The tender process was conducted through a selective procurement method and is now complete, with a contract value of £152,673. The contract period commenced on 13 February 2017 and concluded on 11 August 2017. The tender's closing date was 3 February 2017, with delivery locations including various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in security strategies, particularly those that can engage in framework agreements, would be well-suited to compete or collaborate in future contracts of this nature. The successful awardee, The Light Machine, emphasises the potential for large-scale businesses to thrive in the government procurement arena, illustrated by this substantial contract value.

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Notice Title

The Light Machine

Notice Description

Provision of a security strategy service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2caa9419-d16e-4deb-996c-60d8dd049789
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£152,673 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,673 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2017 - 11 Aug 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 6NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LIGHT MACHINE

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