Award

RICS, iSurv Renewal Subscription

VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY

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14 Mar 2025 at 09:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has completed its procurement process for the renewal of its subscription to iSurv, an online resource provided by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). This tender falls under the 'Data services' industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded as of 18th December 2024, with the contract period running from 23rd April 2025 to 22nd April 2028. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action for an award value of £46,922 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in data services, particularly those providing specialised digital resources and subscriptions that support professional development. Companies experienced in fulfilling specific, targeted needs for government agencies would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Although this particular contract was open to larger organisations, smaller enterprises and those within the supply chain can benefit from the requirements and follow-on opportunities stemming from such government procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RICS, iSurv Renewal Subscription

Notice Description

Awarded contract - this means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier and is being published for transparency purposes only. The VOA has a requirement to renew its subscription to iSurv, an online resource that provides access to all official RICS documents including the Red Book. iSurv holds a wealth of information to support all aspects of the Surveying profession and is a resource for RICS members for Continuing Professional Development, and for staff undertaking surveying development programmes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-730505bc-f1f5-46df-abe5-4bc85d1ca849
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d509be00-10dc-40de-8014-565ccd132696
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

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,922 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,922 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2028 3-4 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
VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL INSTITUTION OF CHARTERED SURVEYORS

Further Information

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