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ML and Analysis Platform

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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10 Feb 2025 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has completed a procurement process for the development of an ML and Analysis Platform. This tender, identified as PR 2234, falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems, with additional classifications in IT services such as consulting and software development. Located in London, with a delivery address in Manchester (postal code M2 3HQ), this selective procurement called off from a framework agreement reached its award stage on 6th February 2025, with a tender period ending on 10th January 2025. The awarded contract, with an amount of £63,200, was given to Simpson Associates, and the contract period spans from 10th February 2025 to 31st March 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in machine learning, cloud-based solutions, and software development to grow by collaborating with public sector organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, given the procurement's suitability criteria and the chance to engage in high-value projects that enhance technical capabilities and portfolio reach. With the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman as the buying organisation and Simpson Associates as the supplier, businesses with expertise in developing robust, scalable platforms are well-positioned to leverage such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

ML and Analysis Platform

Notice Description

The procurement of professional services to partner with us on the development of a cloud-based machine learning platform and a single proof of concept to provide assurance that the platform is fit for purpose.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3e59605-8859-4013-82a1-7a8f3d6a00ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5ff9b44-5fc6-4d60-bb38-e18c4a3c85ee
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4QP
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPSON ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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