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Dragon Metrics Renewal

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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17 Mar 2025 at 14:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics has completed the procurement process titled "Dragon Metrics Renewal," which falls under the Software package and information systems category. This selective procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement to renew an existing software licence for Dragon Software. The contract, valued at £98,514.61 GBP, will cover the period from 20th March 2025 to 19th March 2028. The tender stage ended on 6th March 2025, with the award notice published on 17th March 2025. The project is located in Newport, Wales, with the postal code NP108XG.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as the Office for National Statistics has a preference for such entities in their selection process. The renewal of the Dragon Software licence suggests ongoing support and service requirements, benefiting businesses specialising in software and IT services. Large-scale businesses with experience in similar projects, such as XMA LIMITED, the awarded supplier, would find this tender within their scope, reinforcing their portfolio and expertise in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dragon Metrics Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of existing software license Dragon Software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98ce7d8e-4dba-47eb-95c1-04dd8eeb520b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6600b444-c9ca-42ed-8a1c-9f2aa4f9ef72
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,514 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,514 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 19 Mar 2028 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Matthew Owen
Contact Email
matthew.owen@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07900562579

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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