Award

Orbus Infinity Managed Service & Enterprise Architecture Consultancy

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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Award

02 Apr 2025 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Orbus Infinity Managed Service & Enterprise Architecture Consultancy" was managed by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, categorized under Software Consultancy Services. The contract valued at £199,998.38 GBP will be executed by SlowHorse Ltd., covering delivery locations across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. This procurement stage is the Award, with the contract running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, and the tender method being selective through a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 framework.

This awarded tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs specializing in software consultancy services. Businesses adept in enterprise architecture and managed services can leverage this contract to expand their reach internationally and enhance their portfolio within governmental frameworks. SlowHorse Ltd., with its SME scale, serves as an exemplary model indicating the viable prospects for smaller entities to secure such contracts and contribute to large-scale government projects.

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Notice Title

Orbus Infinity Managed Service & Enterprise Architecture Consultancy

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** DESNZ had a requirement for the provision of Architectural Support. This has been sourced as a Direct Award via the G-Cloud 14 framework (RM1557.14)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6307437d-8d04-4bcf-b600-1dbfebb122ba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b43217a-38ab-4b06-87fa-20a41608cf3a
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

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


CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,998 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,998 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
DDaT Procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLOWHORSE

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