Award

Digital Skills Audit Tool

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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Award

24 Apr 2025 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, managed by The Insolvency Service, involves the provision of a Digital Skills Audit Tool under the title "Provision of Talent Cloud software to support managed moves of people between directorates to meet business demand." The procurement falls under the industry category of Information Technology Services and is located in the United Kingdom. The process has reached the "Award" stage, with key activities completed by 19 February 2025 and publication of results on 24 April 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and awarded to Head Light Limited for a contract period from 15 March 2025 to 14 March 2028, valued at £73,890 GBP.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in software solutions for workforce management and optimisation. The contract's scale and focus suggest that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Head Light Limited are well-suited to compete in such opportunities, enabling them to leverage their specialisation to foster business growth. Companies with capabilities in developing innovative digital tools can find a valuable market within the public sector, benefiting from long-term contracts and collaborative projects with government entities such as The Insolvency Service.

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Notice Title

Digital Skills Audit Tool

Notice Description

Provision of Talent Cloud software to support managed moves of people between directorates to meet business demand

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86a8c9cd-42e9-4b2c-897b-4ab18e65108e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4725c09-8392-42a4-a7d6-4d4f06e5fa93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,890 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,890 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2025 - 14 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1HZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEAD LIGHT

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