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FS430637 - Service Desk

THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY

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01 Dec 2021 at 19:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Food Standards Agency recently completed a procurement process for a Service Desk identified as FS430637, aimed at delivering IT services, specifically in consulting, software development, and support. The contract, valued at £1,200,000, was awarded on 1st September 2021 and is set to run until 2nd September 2024. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, and the project covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom including London, the North West, and South East, thereby offering extensive geographical reach.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector looking to expand their portfolio by engaging in government contracts. Specifically, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in service desk operations and IT support would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Given the contract's focus on service provision, firms with experience in software development and consultancy can leverage their skills to meet the requirements outlined by the Food Standards Agency.

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Notice Title

FS430637 - Service Desk

Notice Description

Service Desk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e0bbeb1-f1d0-4a84-831d-8dc72e5f8f63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/600c588c-3e5a-4b6d-ab76-957dcc3abd18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 2 Sep 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
THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE FISH

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