Award

The Provision of an Enterprise Architecture Tool

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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15 Dec 2025 at 09:40

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09 Apr 2025 at 11:28

Award

14 Dec 2023 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has completed the procurement process for an Enterprise Architecture Tool to support its digital infrastructure. This contract falls under the industry category of programming services of application software, with a focus on comprehensive capture and visualisation of CCS's existing systems and processes. The procurement process was conducted selectively via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on 11th December 2023 and will continue until 10th December 2025, covering regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, London, Scotland, and others, as well as the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. This award was officially published on 14th December 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth in the software programming sector, particularly for SMEs, as it favours entities with capabilities in application software services. ARDOQ UK Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in London, has been awarded the contract valued at £161,000, demonstrating the potential of SMEs to secure significant government contracts. Businesses specialising in enterprise architecture and digital visualisation tools will find this procurement aligns well with their offerings, allowing them to leverage their expertise to provide valuable solutions to government organisations.

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Notice Title

The Provision of an Enterprise Architecture Tool

Notice Description

The Buyer is seeking a provider to successfully support the Enterprise Architecture journey within CCS. The requirement is for a tool that can help with comprehensive capture and visualisation of current systems, infrastructure, processes, data flows, technologies and relationships across the entire CCS organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87ad4006-6379-40b6-8338-28bde768c984
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acb48d19-6a47-4266-8ff1-d8fff8e434f1
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

72212000 - Programming services of application software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£161,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2023 - 10 Dec 2025 2-3 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
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, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARDOQ

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