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GDS Slack Licence

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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24 Jul 2024 at 08:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service (GDS) awarded a contract titled "GDS Slack Licence" for the provision of Slack licences within the IT services industry category to Salesforce Ltd. The contract, valued at £251,550, covers a period from 26th March 2023 to 25th March 2025. The procurement process was conducted under a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 20th February 2023. The service will be delivered in London, United Kingdom, and is classified under CPV code 72000000 for IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in IT services and software development. Given that the Government Digital Service, a critical branch of the Cabinet Office, handles the contract, businesses engaged will gain a prestigious partnership that could enhance their credentials within the public sector. The contract’s alignment with the suitability criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ensures that smaller businesses are well-positioned to compete effectively, potentially opening further opportunities for similar procurements in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GDS Slack Licence

Notice Description

Provision of Slack licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-69ee596d-9616-4be2-9db0-bd1c8650dbe9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32c83aba-716f-41da-90a6-df45514f60e3
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£251,550 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£251,550 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2023 - 25 Mar 2025 2-3 years
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
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Harry Webb
Contact Email
harry.webb@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLBORN
Postcode
WC2B 6NH
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SALESFORCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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