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Business Matchmaking Portal Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade awarded a contract for the Business Matchmaking Portal. The contract involves a software package and information systems with a value of £34,118.4. It was a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract period starts on May 26th, 2023, and ends on May 26th, 2024. The tender was located in London, United Kingdom, and falls under the services category.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry. Companies well-versed in providing technology solutions for business-to-business engagement may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The contract execution will be overseen by the Department for International Trade. Businesses should consider partnering with the contracting authority to deliver innovative software solutions for industry engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Matchmaking Portal Contract

Notice Description

A platform that will facilitate this business-to-business engagement by enabling industry to search for and connect with relevant businesses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cf84ef4-b85c-44b4-8416-028c6b49e23e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e17dadf6-768f-42c0-802b-38159e869a12
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£34,118 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,118 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 May 2023 - 26 May 2024 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWAPCARD

Further Information

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