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Provision of Online Investigation Tool

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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05 Mar 2025 at 17:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Online Investigation Tool" contract, under the industry category of Internet services (CPV code: 72400000). This procurement covers multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe, among others. The contract period runs from 3 March 2025 to 2 March 2026. This procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31 October 2024, and the contract was awarded to Internet Investigation Solutions Limited on the same date, with a final contract value of GBP 27,534.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internet services and online investigation tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, given the suitability requirements that favour SMEs. The framework agreement method used in this procurement process can facilitate business growth by providing a streamlined pathway to secure government contracts, making it easier for qualified suppliers to deliver high-value services efficiently.

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Notice Title

Provision of Online Investigation Tool

Notice Description

Provision of Online Investigation Tool awarded contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2332b08-6480-45a2-a5b3-dadeea343c07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/955da027-0952-4676-b7ba-fea29941af89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,534 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,042 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE8 4AF
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Deptford
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERNET INVESTIGATION SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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