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4NL070 Operations SMR

GAMBLING COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission has awarded a contract titled "4NL070 Operations SMR" which pertains to IT services including consulting, software development, Internet and support, as well as business services such as law, marketing, and consulting. The procurement method used is a direct award under the Nepro3 framework, necessitated by continuity of service during the implementation of the 4NL Programme. The contract, valued at £553,609, covers the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom, with the tender status marked as complete. The contract period runs from 1 July 2025 to 28 February 2027, and an award notice has been published by the Cabinet Office. The key dates include the tender period ending on 20 June 2025, contract commencing on 1 July 2025, and award confirmation on 27 June 2025.

This procurement opportunity offers significant growth potential, especially for businesses involved in IT consultancy, software development, and related business services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to compete for this type of tender, highlighting an excellent opportunity for those specialising in continuous consultancy support and operations management within the specified programme. Clear Canopy Solutions Ltd, known for its expertise in consultancy, has been active as the supplier, indicating a collaborative approach that can strengthen its market position while ensuring the Gambling Commission's operational objectives are met efficiently.

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Notice Title

4NL070 Operations SMR

Notice Description

Provide continued consultancy support during Implementation as a Operations SMR Additional information: Direct award due to requirement for continuity of service required during Implementation of the 4NL Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abbe3298-b57e-4475-b3e5-24cc83ce9499
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8746420e-a43c-42b0-90cd-f5634ffdc2e2
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
Other - Direct Award - Nepro3
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£553,609 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEAR CANOPY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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