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IPA Compliance Questionnaire

HOME OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for the IPA Compliance Questionnaire, aimed at acquiring a cloud software license for compliance purposes. The associated industry category is Compliance Software Package. The contract, valued at GBP 111,900, began on 6th September 2024 and will run until 6th March 2026, with potential extensions allowing for a maximum duration of 48 months. The procurement method employed was a call-off from a framework agreement, denoted as a selective process. The service must be delivered across various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to the supplier NQC, a large-scale organisation, on 29th August 2024, and the notice was published on 3rd September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in compliance and cloud software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to gain from participating in such contracts, given the size and scope of the project, as well as the potential for long-term engagement through extensions. Such projects allow businesses to showcase their expertise in delivering high-quality, compliant software solutions across numerous regions, and establish relationships with prestigious public sector bodies like the Home Office. These opportunities can drive business growth through increased visibility and credibility in the market.

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Notice Title

IPA Compliance Questionnaire

Notice Description

Cloud software license for IPA Compliance Questionnaire. Initial contract is 6 months, maximum total contract length is 48 months subject to potential extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d715f92-3819-4ebc-b2c1-33ca9fc24042
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Sep 2024 - 6 Mar 2026 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.healey@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NQC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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