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Media contact and press query database

OFSTED

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16 May 2023 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process was undertaken by OFSTED, a buying organisation based in Manchester, England. The procurement, titled "Media contact and press query database," falls under the industry category of Communication and multimedia software development services. The procurement method employed was direct with a Single tender action, and the contract period spans from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2025. The tender period ended on April 20, 2023, with a contract value of £19,000. The procurement stage was marked as complete after an award to the supplier Vuelio.

This tender for a media contact and press query database set by OFSTED presents opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, in the services sector. Businesses with expertise in Communication and multimedia software development services are well-suited to compete. The contract duration until April 2025 offers a stable revenue stream for the winning supplier, Vuelio, and highlights OFSTED's commitment to engaging with relevant technology partners for their media needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media contact and press query database

Notice Description

CON 1373 - MEDIA CONTACT AND PRESS QUERY DATABASE [01/05/2023 - 30/04/2025]

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a23939aa-b247-498e-a281-7a1cf40de129
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b07b4ef9-a4b8-4014-9b8e-b9f0b715817a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212500 - Communication and multimedia software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 2-3 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
OFSTED
Contact Name
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VUELIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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