Provision of Government eMarketplace platform

GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY

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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency, located in Liverpool, has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the continuation of the Government eMarketplace platform. This project, titled "Provision of Government eMarketplace platform," falls under the services category and specifically relates to operating systems within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method under RM1557.14, with a contract value of £262,947.30. The contract was awarded to BASWARE HOLDINGS LIMITED, effective from 1st June 2026 until 31st March 2028, reflecting the commitment to maintaining service continuity for vital government commercial agreements.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses geared towards large-scale service provision, particularly in digital platforms and e-commerce solutions. Companies capable of offering robust eMarketplace services, especially those familiar with operating in the public sector or looking to establish a presence within government contract ecosystems, stand to benefit. While opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs may be limited due to the specific requirements and scale, businesses with a strategic focus on public sector collaborations might leverage this project to broaden their government service portfolios.

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Notice Title

Provision of Government eMarketplace platform

Notice Description

To provide service continuity to the Government eMarketplace catalogue solution which currently hosts content from 8 GCA Commercial Agreements and is used as the route to market for direct awards. 3 of these agreements, and 1 new one, are scheduled to be

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9fcef0c-2749-43e8-a4b7-dd41b5b9a20d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d8a45b0-6f83-4c63-b3f5-aa91ffac2d4b
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 via RM1557.14
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48620000 - Operating systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£262,947 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£262,947 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BASWARE HOLDINGS

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