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WP1950 Ubuntu Advantage Support

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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08 Apr 2021 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the provision of Ubuntu Advantage Support by Canonical Group Ltd to the Government Digital Service, which is part of the Cabinet Office. This contract is classified under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct tender through a single tender action, as it falls below the prescribed threshold. The tender period concluded on 29 January 2021, while the contract period commenced on 1 April 2021 and extends until 31 March 2022, with an awarded contract value of £25,839.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software programming and consultancy services, particularly larger firms with the capacity to deliver ongoing support. As the contract has been awarded, businesses looking to grow should focus on future tenders within the same sector, especially those that might similarly cater to government agencies or other public sector organisations requiring technical expertise. Companies with a strong track record in software solutions or IT services would be well-suited to compete effectively in forthcoming procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

WP1950 Ubuntu Advantage Support

Notice Description

Canonical Group Ltd to provide Ubuntu Advantage Support to Government Digital Service, part of Cabinet Office.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c411986-d76e-4f9e-bef6-756abaf50797
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e99fa4-4d4f-4992-ad69-cf3822bf5fc3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£25,839 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,839 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CANONICAL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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