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Provision of National Security and Investment Digital Service

Crown Commercial Service

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, on behalf of the Cabinet Office, has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of National Security and Investment Digital Service." This tender was in the category of systems support services, with a focus on digital service provision, including a notification portal and case management system for the Investment Security Unit. The final award was issued on 31st January 2024 to ACUBED IT SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The contract, valued at £2,700,000, runs from 1st February 2024 to 31st March 2026 and is applicable across a wide geographical scope, including the United Kingdom and a broad international presence across Europe and beyond. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting the strategic approach to sourcing.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in digital systems support services, particularly those adept at managing public-facing online platforms and internal case management systems. Although this specific contract is awarded, similar opportunities within the public sector could provide growth avenues for IT service providers and consultancy firms. Companies with experience in government contracts, specifically in supporting legal and due diligence frameworks through digital solutions, are well-suited to pursue such opportunities. Engaging with frameworks and establishing a presence in government procurement can enhance business profiles and open doors to future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of National Security and Investment Digital Service

Notice Description

Investment Security Unit (ISU) is seeking a supplier to support its digital service ("the NSI Digital Service"), which consists of the following components: Notification Portal and Initial Due Diligence portal - a public facing online portal into which businesses submit notifications as required under the NSI Act, and an internal 'due diligence' portal for ISU to review notifications before accepting or rejecting them. Case Management System (CMS) - a case management system to enable the smooth handling of case work within statutory timelines, collaboration across government departments, ensuring good workflow management, generation of management information, and robust records management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb6ab10c-a53d-4235-96b3-eefee07c1ae7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31600da2-c59a-4d2f-990a-d7ec9b14450d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72253200 - Systems support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Commercial Service
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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACUBED IT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Further Information

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