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Governance, Risk and Compliance Platform

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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22 Jan 2025 at 17:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service (GDS) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Platform. This contract falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV 48000000) and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which began with a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 27th December 2024. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 20th December 2024 and the contract period spanning from 30th December 2024 to 29th December 2027. The total contract value is £378,300 GBP.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those providing GRC platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this tender, indicating a potential avenue for growth. The awarded contract to Softcat PLC, a large supplier, suggests that businesses with robust service delivery capabilities and experience in framework agreements are well-suited to compete. SMEs can look to build partnerships or enhance their service offerings to meet similar procurement needs in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Governance, Risk and Compliance Platform

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of GRC Platform to GDS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83eaa7c1-eddd-4fd0-b4b6-88b0676c1f47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b48f98ec-b2ee-4264-8f19-70d0663af1d1
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£378,300 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£378,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Dec 2024 - 29 Dec 2027 2-3 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
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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