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Digital Case Management System

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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30 Jun 2025 at 13:45

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10 Mar 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has awarded a contract for the "Digital Case Management System", a project aimed at implementing and providing support services for a Case Management System (CMS). This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software programming and consultancy services", with the main procurement method being selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender and subsequent award were completed, with the contract starting on 13th January 2025 and extending until 12th April 2027. The procurement process and activities are located in the United Kingdom, with key updated details dating from 30th June 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for enterprises in the software programming and consultancy sector, particularly those able to fulfil selective tendering requirements through framework agreements. Given the project's focus on digital case management solutions, businesses specialising in digital systems development, IT support, and software consultancy are well-positioned to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, highlighting growth prospects for businesses adept in the dynamic software services space. This contract award to PA Consulting Services Limited underscores the opportunity for established firms to collaborate with public sector entities like the CMA.

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Notice Title

Digital Case Management System

Notice Description

Initial scope is for the implementation and support services of a Case Management System (CMS) for the CMA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61ab70cf-96b9-43eb-9028-15508bb2ec6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccc79b40-b2cc-453f-8a44-3e8c07e793d0
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£980,790 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 12 Apr 2027 2-3 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02037386000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 4AD
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
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

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