Award

External Response Support service

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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Award

01 Apr 2025 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has awarded a contract to Specialist Computer Centres PLC for providing an External Incident Response Support service. The procurement falls under the Information Technology Services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract, worth £44,352.00, will commence on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2026. This procurement utilised a competitive quotation method under a limited procurement process, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the award notice published on 1st April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT support and incident response services. Companies that have robust capabilities in managing external incidents and are adept at providing quick response services will find this contract highly advantageous for business growth. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given the procurement method’s focus on below-threshold competitive quotations. Additionally, the 12-month duration of the contract offers a stable income stream and potential for long-term collaboration with the National Audit Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Response Support service

Notice Description

The National Audit Office awarded a contract to Specialist computer centres and the supplier will be providing an External Incident response service. The contract will commence on Tuesday 1st April 2025 running for 12 months until Tuesday 31st March 2026. The estimated contract value will be PS44,352.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70be3e90-16d6-4b9d-9bb5-25a7fbc96457
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33737509-e272-4639-8764-3cfe8f666e49
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

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,352 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,352 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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