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Contract Award Notice

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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19 Oct 2023 at 13:27

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30 Sep 2022 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This contract, executed under a call-off from a framework agreement, spans a wide geography, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process is now complete, with the contract period originally starting from 19th September 2022 and running through to 18th September 2023. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st August 2022. The awarded contract, valued between GBP 70,000 to GBP 100,000, has now been extended to conclude by 31st January 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With a focus on various business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, companies within these sectors can leverage this contract to expand their market reach. The Department for Transport, based in Westminster, London, serves as the buying organisation, ensuring reliability and prestige in this partnership. The procurement process, undertaken through selective tendering, highlights the importance of SMEs and showcases an enabling environment for enterprises looking to engage in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice - extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db0c8be1-1b63-485e-b20a-0452fcc965a6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2023 - 31 Jan 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION PARTNERSHIP

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