Award

Ministers Correspondence Unit (MCU) Casework Management Solution

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Award

28 Mar 2017 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has awarded a contract for the "Ministers Correspondence Unit (MCU) Casework Management Solution." This project falls under the services category, specifically focused on database-management systems. The tender was completed with an award value of £156,274 on 12th March 2017, and the contract period extends from 13th March 2017 to 12th March 2019. This procurement was executed through a limited method, whereby the award was made without prior publication of a contract notice. The services are intended to manage parliamentary questions and correspondence effectively from MPs and the public across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT solutions and database management systems to expand their operations. Companies that have expertise in developing or implementing casework management systems, particularly those capable of meeting governmental requirements, would be well-positioned to participate in future tenders similar to this. The procurement favourably aligns with larger firms experienced in public sector contracts, enabling them to leverage the award for reference and credibility in the industry.

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Notice Title

Ministers Correspondence Unit (MCU) Casework Management Solution

Notice Description

The Parliamentary and Ministerial Relations Group within Defra's Strategy and Private Office Directorate require an IT system to manage parliamentary questions, correspondence from MP's and questions from the general public.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5407a48-b3f9-496c-af17-016bf49cde87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14ee553e-0687-4d47-a341-94e197d7dda1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48612000 - Database-management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£156,274 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£156,274 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2017 - 12 Mar 2019 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 NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
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

FIVIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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