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DS&T Service Desk

VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY

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23 Mar 2022 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DS&T Service Desk" tender was conducted by the Vehicle Certification Agency, aimed at acquiring Helpdesk services, specifically an IT Service Management tool. The competitive dialogue procurement method was utilised, with the tender period concluding on 15th October 2021. The contract was awarded on 20th October 2021, with a total value of £38,232. The services are to be delivered at the agency's location in Bristol, England, with the contract spanning from 25th October 2021 to 24th October 2022.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT service management and helpdesk solutions to engage with a government agency. Companies that are well-suited to compete for this contract would include those that offer innovative ITSM tools, especially larger firms with experience in public sector projects. The opportunity can lead to substantial business growth, as winning such contracts may pave the way for further engagements within government procurement processes.

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Notice Title

DS&T Service Desk

Notice Description

ITSM - Service Management tool

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7651bfc-bd74-4919-a639-ac610dd414c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f3fa695-6fbd-4824-a8a0-9e28d873281c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72253100 - Helpdesk services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,232 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,232 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2021 - 24 Oct 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
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 6XX
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lockleaze
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALO SERVICE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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