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Promoting Compliance: OS Digital Support Service Design

OFCOM

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25 Jul 2024 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom has completed the procurement process for the "Promoting Compliance: OS Digital Support Service Design" project, classified under CPV 72000000 for IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. The project aims to assist SMEs and other businesses affected by the Online Safety Bill through service design and digital delivery programme management. Located at Riverside House, 2A Southwark Bridge Road, London (SE1 9HA), the procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract began on 9th July 2024 and ends on 8th February 2025, with the award notice published on 25th July 2024 and the tender period closing on 17th June 2024. The total value of the contract is £136,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in service design, user experience, and digital delivery programme management. Companies with a robust portfolio in consulting and software development would be well-suited to similar future contracts, especially those with a focus on compliance and digital capabilities for SMEs. The engagement of PA Consulting Services Limited, a large-scale supplier, also indicates that strategic partnerships or consortiums with established firms could be advantageous for smaller entities aiming to win such contracts.

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Notice Title

Promoting Compliance: OS Digital Support Service Design

Notice Description

Ofcom requires support and advice in the design of an end-to-end digital business support service to support SMEs and other businesses in scope of the Online Safety Bill with compliance, and in the creation of a digital capability roadmap to build, test, deliver and iterate such a service. The scope of the work is focused on two core service areas: * Service design, user experience and prototyping * Digital delivery programme management support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b07adf0f-8bc1-4fc8-87d8-ebf3afa4346f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f53044c-8310-4b03-9910-e92764197ac2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2024 - 8 Feb 2025 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
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
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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