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i2 Licences - Access for All Agreement

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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28 Apr 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "i2 Licences - Access for All Agreement" was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions, aimed at enhancing data manipulation and analysis for Serious and Organised Crime investigations. This contract falls under the industry-specific software package category and covers numerous locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The selective procurement method utilised was a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently in the 'Award' phase, with the relevant contract having been awarded to BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LIMITED, effective from 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2028. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 21st March 2025 and the publication of the award notice on 28th April 2025. The total contract value is £1,547,455.35 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses especially those providing software solutions in the realm of security and data analytics, which can offer bespoke or tailored products to government agencies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a particularly advantageous position to bid for such contracts due to the suitability criteria applied. Engaging in contracts of this nature can significantly bolster a company's portfolio, develop long-term working relationships with large government departments, and enhance credibility within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

i2 Licences - Access for All Agreement

Notice Description

i2 is utilised by different teams within CFCD and shortens the timescale of data manipulation and analysis effort as part of the Serious and Organised Crime investigations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82fcd403-96ea-403b-91cb-1c391d722543
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc629122-5e28-4b4c-86a3-652091dd62ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£1,547,455 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,547,455 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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