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WP1949- Stackoverflow

GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE

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30 Jul 2021 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Digital Service is seeking to enhance its digital hiring practices through the procurement titled "WP1949- Stackoverflow," classified under IT services. This tender, awarded to Stack Exchange, Inc., was finalised on 25 March 2021, with a contract period spanning from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022. The total value of the contract is £21,000, and the procurement method executed was a direct single tender action, positioned below the threshold category. The primary delivery address for this contract is located in London, E1 8QS.

This opportunity can significantly stimulate business growth for organisations that specialise in software development and digital consulting, especially those that are SMEs. Companies with expertise in providing innovative recruitment platforms or digital services that engage developers would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders, allowing them to expand their presence in the public sector and collaborate with governmental entities.

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Notice Title

WP1949- Stackoverflow

Notice Description

Stack Overflow is a platform where developers post queries and answer questions about programming. It also allows job advertisements and the GDS recruitment team utilise this aspect to reach out to developers who may not look on Civil Services jobs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9838f6e-26ae-498c-aaf4-cd8deee7c969
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d989a36-b30f-47f4-8c4d-7bce1b7e9baf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
Not specified
Contact Email
gds-digital-buyer@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STACK EXCHANGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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