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ThoughtWorks Limited

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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13 Jun 2017 at 09:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service has completed a public procurement process titled "ThoughtWorks Limited," aiming to secure agile iterative support consultancy services. This procurement falls under the IT services category and was focused in London, United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 17th March 2017, and the awarded contract, valued at £791,208, commenced on 1st April 2017 and is set to end on 28th July 2017. The procurement method details were not specified, but it was initiated as a tender process.

This opportunity could foster business growth for firms specialising in consultancy services within the IT sector, particularly those experienced in agile development environments. Companies providing roles such as Business Analysts, Quality Assurance specialists, and Developers are well-suited to compete. The contract's substantial value presents a lucrative chance for larger entities to expand their service offerings in support of governmental digital services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ThoughtWorks Limited

Notice Description

The Government Digital Service are seeking to procure agile iterative support consultancy services to develop and continually improve the platforms, including the following roles Business Analyst, Quality Assurance specialists and Developers used to working in an agile development environment and joining existing teams. These roles will supplement the growing team of developers and web operation staff, so that its services can meet their commitments in FY17/18. This includes the on-going development of its services (including GOV.UK Verify and some support to GOV.UK who are not running a separate procurement) while recruitment of permanent staff takes place.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e6c0ce1-b1de-4a2b-96b3-cba67c8838d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b44b827-d7d9-4829-a991-2c58fc0dbe4d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£791,208 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£791,208 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 28 Jul 2017 1-6 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
GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
GDS
Contact Email
gds-procurement@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2B 6NH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOUGHTWORKS

Further Information

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