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Provision of Digital Whiteboard Licenses

DEFRA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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13 Nov 2024 at 15:03

Award

25 Sep 2023 at 09:31

Award

09 Aug 2023 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has completed a procurement process for the provision of digital whiteboard licences. The tender, classified under license management software packages, was valued at £430,820 GBP and involved a procurement methodology of selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13 July 2023, with the contract period spanning from 17 July 2023 to 16 July 2024. This procurement aims to support visual collaboration tools for hybrid working environments, with delivery addresses across various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contracting authority for this procurement is DEFRA, headquartered in London.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies engaged in software and digital tool provision, specifically those specialising in virtual collaboration solutions. Large-scale companies like Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders due to the nature and procurement method of the contract. The completion of this procurement underscores the increasing demand for digital transformation tools, making it a prime opportunity for businesses poised to offer innovative solutions in the evolving hybrid workspace landscape.

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Notice Title

Provision of Digital Whiteboard Licenses

Notice Description

New requirement for visual collaboration tools, referred to as 'virtual whiteboards', can be used to help aid collaboration - particularly when staff are not co-located, and therefore can provide significant support for the new hybrid workspace approach.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c74531e3-fafb-4ee7-8f1a-be66b0f1455d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7948870d-f3de-4d6a-9428-aa7299e9edaf
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£430,820 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£430,820 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2023 - 16 Jul 2024 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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