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4NL063 Technology SMR

GAMBLING COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission has awarded a public contract titled "4NL063 Technology SMR" for IT services, specifically consulting and software support, with a focus on the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, classified under CPV 72000000, involved a direct award method to ensure continuity of technology support. Substantial financial value has been allocated to this contract, amounting to £830,565. The contract period spans from 16th December 2024 to 28th February 2027, with the award status marked as active as of 11th December 2024. This award was most recently updated on 5th March 2026, reflecting the latest developments in the procurement cycle.

This procurement is an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in technology consultancy during programme implementation phases. With the direct award approach, businesses that are already established or capable of providing immediate technology SMR support stand a favourable chance in securing such contracts. SMEs in the IT industry located in or near the West Midlands could benefit greatly from this contract, contributing to regional economic growth and expanding their service portfolios. Evensite Limited, an SME, has been identified as the supplier, indicating the procurement's focus on leveraging specialised, smaller scaled enterprises.

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Notice Title

4NL063 Technology SMR

Notice Description

Provide Technology consultancy during the Implementation phase of the Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66ab66b2-c283-4c49-b034-209a2d0cc66d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e698cd23-7fb3-4fa0-a60a-256cd827ef57
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£830,565 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 31 Jan 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
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVENSITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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