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WP1919 Out of Hours Technical Support for the VPS

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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31 Dec 2020 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the WP1919 tender, titled "WP1919 Out of Hours Technical Support for the VPS," has been completed. It was conducted by the Government Digital Service, based in London, and falls under the computer support and consultancy services category. The tender was awarded to METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED with a contract value of £275,000, effective from 10 December 2020 to 10 June 2021. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement and had a tender period that concluded on 16 October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT support and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in providing technical support, especially those experienced in working with governmental bodies or vulnerable service sectors, would find this contract particularly relevant. As the demand for reliable out-of-hours technical assistance continues to rise, businesses that can demonstrate flexibility and a commitment to high-quality service delivery will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

WP1919 Out of Hours Technical Support for the VPS

Notice Description

The requirements are for the provision of out-of-hours Tier 2 technical support for the Vulnerable People Service (VPS)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9284930f-f5da-4084-9074-a4e43d39449d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc2cd4c4-d448-481a-b2be-1d8cc7f3b5e5
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

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2020 - 10 Jun 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8QS
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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