Award

Provision of a Purchasing Platform

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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14 Jan 2019 at 11:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involved the Crown Commercial Service as the buying organisation, with the title "Provision of a Purchasing Platform". This procurement falls under the IT services industry and is contracted in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, following an award that was announced on 26th November 2018 and published on 14th January 2019, with a contract value of £484,540. The contract period extends from 3rd December 2018 to 28th November 2019, and this tender was executed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in software development, IT consulting, and platform services, as it entails the continued provision of an online purchasing platform along with related data management and support services. With the contract intended to enhance the online purchasing capability of the Crown Commercial Service, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in delivering comprehensive IT solutions and ongoing technical support would be well-positioned to compete for future extensions or related tenders under this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Purchasing Platform

Notice Description

Continued provision of a Purchasing Platform to provide online purchasing capability, including all related services and support, data management, catalogues, post code look up, data management and support. This is an extension to a contract for these services. Additional information: This is an extension to a contract for the provision of a purchasing platform and related services including: data management, catalogues, RFQ and support. That contract started on 1st December 2017 and expired on 30th November 2018 with a contract value of PS494,540. This notice is posted for transparency purposes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e2f27d5-d3f0-4655-95d8-359dc8444605
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb4a4921-c1de-4de3-a983-6836279a3391
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£484,540 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£484,540 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2018 - 28 Nov 2019 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SZ
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
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCATO SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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