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Digital Communications Solution

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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26 Jun 2026 at 13:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by The Insolvency Service, based in London, England, involved a tender for a "Digital Communications Solution" in the communication software package category. This procurement falls under the services industry and utilised a selective procurement method, namely a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, identified with code TIS0898, reached the award stage on 26th June 2026, with the contract set to commence on 30th June 2026 and run until 29th June 2029. Granicus-Firmstep Limited, a large-scale company, was awarded the contract valued at £77,343. The procurement was specifically accommodating to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses that specialise in communication software packages and digital communications systems. SMEs with expertise in delivering such solutions are well-suited to these opportunities, especially those who can operate within a framework agreement structure. Participating in such tenders can propel a company's market presence and foster relationships with government bodies, enhancing their portfolio and credibility within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Communications Solution

Notice Description

Digital communications system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4fef10e-06c2-4aba-bbcb-946c5cb6833d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£77,343 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,343 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 3-4 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

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