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Department For Business and Trade - COVID-19 Irregular Payments Pathfinder Digital Assurance Check

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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08 Nov 2024 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has completed the procurement process for the "COVID-19 Irregular Payments Pathfinder Digital Assurance Check" project. This procurement falls within the industry-specific software category and was managed through a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £14,600, will commence on 11 October 2024 and end on 10 April 2025. Key zones for service delivery include the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and other regions. The tender period concluded on 24 May 2024, with the award being published on 8 November 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, which were deemed suitable for participation. The project involves providing digital assurance services to identify and address irregular payments related to COVID-19, which is crucial for maintaining financial integrity and transparency. Businesses specialising in software development, digital assurance, and consultancy, particularly those capable of working under a framework agreement, are ideally positioned to compete for such tenders. GB Group PLC, an SME, was awarded the contract, showcasing the competitive potential for smaller enterprises in this space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Department For Business and Trade - COVID-19 Irregular Payments Pathfinder Digital Assurance Check

Notice Description

Provision of Digital Assurance Checks for the Department for Business and Trade.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b345a842-7280-4c07-ae24-992486d02b28
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2024 - 10 Apr 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GB GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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