Award

Electronic Programming Provider

OFCOM

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13 Feb 2025 at 15:21

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Summary of the contracting process

OFCOM has completed a public procurement process seeking an Electronic Programming Provider. The procurement, falling under the category of industry-specific software packages, targets businesses in locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation (below threshold) with a total contract value of £62,565. The award, announced on 17 December 2024, details a contract period starting on 17 January 2025 and ending on 16 January 2028. The procurement aimed primarily at SMEs and VCSEs, was in the 'services' main procurement category.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for software providers specialising in industry-specific applications. SMEs and VCSEs will find this tender particularly favourable due to the procurement's targeted suitability. Companies with a robust portfolio in software development for telecommunications or broadcasting are well-suited to compete, given OFCOM's role and requirements. The awarded supplier, The Press Association Limited, illustrates the type of established yet nimble organisation capable of leveraging such opportunities for growth and market expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Programming Provider

Notice Description

Electronic Programming Provider

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ad8035b-849e-46d8-8435-9b3b705cf7fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e96c440b-068f-4e2b-9fd2-61ca50fb35b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,565 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,955 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2028 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PRESS ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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