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Provision of Support and Maintenance for the Central Digital Platform

CABINET OFFICE

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29 Apr 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Cabinet Office, pertains to the "Provision of Support and Maintenance for the Central Digital Platform" and focuses on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. This tender, which falls under the industry category of IT services with CPV Code 72000000, is located in London, England, with postcode SW1A 2AS. The process has completed the award stage as of 25th April 2025, with key dates including the tender period end on 4th April 2025 and the contract period spanning from 21st April 2025 to 21st April 2027. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is GBP 8,000,000, which points to a substantial opportunity for businesses engaged in IT services.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs, as highlighted by the role suitability criteria favouring small and medium-sized enterprises. The contract was awarded to Goaco Group Ltd, an SME, which indicates that businesses of similar scale are well-positioned to compete. Organisations with expertise in IT consulting, software development, and support services are likely to benefit from participating in such tenders as they align with industry needs and government demand for digital platform maintenance and improvement. This type of contract can bolster a company’s portfolio and provide steady revenue over the multi-year contract duration.

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Notice Title

Provision of Support and Maintenance for the Central Digital Platform

Notice Description

Support, maintenance and Continuous improvement service for the Central Digital Platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ca9ffcfc-9de1-4841-96d3-bf8b010addd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c08da63e-c374-4431-93a3-570671c8fbac
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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2027 2-3 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

GOACO GROUP

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