Award

Award of AAIB Provision of Hardware and Software Support Services

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

13 Dec 2021 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) awarding a contract for the "Provision of Hardware and Software Support Services" to Bassom Computer Consultancy. This opportunity falls within the computer-related professional services category and is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was completed through a direct award process due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The award was published on 23rd November 2021, with the contract running from 1st December 2021 to 1st December 2024, and the tender period concluding on 8th November 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those offering hardware and software support. The successful bidder, Bassom Computer Consultancy, is an example of an SME that capitalised on the direct award approach following a pre-market engagement. Other SMEs with expertise in computer-related services may find it advantageous to engage in future public procurement processes, especially those involving technical skills and solutions.

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Notice Title

Award of AAIB Provision of Hardware and Software Support Services

Notice Description

Award of AAIB Provision of Hardware and Software Support Services. This contract is being awarded by way of single tender action in-line with the Public Contracts Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) "where the competition is absent for technical reasons". The department conducted a pre-market engagement exercise, using a Prior Information Notice (PIN) https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010488-2021, whereby one formal response received from, Bassom Computer Consultancy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74bb982c-1a74-46b0-bcaf-eff730e129a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd2e40e-e247-450b-af65-8d6d4c3b8100
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 1 Dec 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Department
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BASSOM COMPUTER CONSULTANCY

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