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Government Grants Managed Service (GGMS) pilot extension

CABINET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has concluded a public procurement process under the title "Government Grants Managed Service (GGMS) pilot extension". The project focuses on the IT services industry, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support, with the contract valued at £7,363,614 GBP. The procurement phase is complete, and the contract was officially awarded on 2nd April 2025 to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne (postal code NE1 2DS). The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender initially closing on 7th March 2025. The contract period spans from 2nd April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in government grant administration. It is especially relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it seeks to innovate grant administration by developing a GDS-compliant tool, enabling a centralised and potentially more efficient process. While the current award is for Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, this procurement process signifies potential future opportunities for businesses equipped to offer competitive and innovative IT solutions in public grant management systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Government Grants Managed Service (GGMS) pilot extension

Notice Description

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of the Cabinet Office to continue the pilot of a centralised managed service to administer government grants (typically non-complex, low value, and high volume), presenting a competitive alternative to existing grant administration options; and to further develop the Grants Lifecycle Utility proof of concept tool, to bring it into full production as a GDS-compliant product.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92703f6a-5110-4b68-98ef-56eec764bd68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/593fd3fa-0124-4cdf-a8ed-0e887cba27f4
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,363,614 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,363,614 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

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