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Breathing Space Support Services Bridging Contract

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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04 Mar 2021 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Breathing Space Support Services Bridging Contract" was conducted by The Insolvency Service, based in Birmingham, England. This specifically pertains to the provision of information systems and technology strategic review services valued at £221,800. The contract was awarded following a direct procurement method through a single tender action, which is a process below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 11 January 2021, while the contract is scheduled to run from 1 March 2021 to 31 August 2021.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in information technology and consultancy services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in delivering critical infrastructure and technology aligned with governmental objectives would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. With the continued need for support services in public sector projects, there are significant avenues for growth and collaboration in the contracting landscape.

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Notice Title

Breathing Space Support Services Bridging Contract

Notice Description

The continuation of a technical Delivery Partner to provide critical services on various project technical requirements aligned to the objectives of the Breathing Space Support Services project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c435852e-60e4-4302-93db-fe11e6b621df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b257ba2-0f13-4fc3-b595-9bcc055ca776
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£221,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£221,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
Jane Cooper
Contact Email
jane.cooper@insolvency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6FD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMARTSOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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