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Building Technical Ability Managed Service

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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17 Jan 2024 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Building Technical Ability Managed Service. This service aims to provide a diverse range of junior/mid-level technical resources to build out internal capability for Digital Strategy & Operations. The contract, valued at £5,000,000 GBP, was tendered using a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on December 11, 2023, and ends on December 10, 2026. The buying organization, the Department for Transport, is located in Great Minster House, London, SW1P 4DR, England. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the award date being December 14, 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially those providing IT services and consulting, software development, internet, and support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete as the procurement specifically mentions their suitability. Any business interested in providing technical resources for digital strategy and operations should consider exploring this opportunity. The contract was awarded to La Fosse Associates, a company based in London. Businesses looking to build partnerships with government agencies and work on long-term projects should take note of this award and potentially similar future opportunities in the IT services sector.

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Notice Title

Building Technical Ability Managed Service

Notice Description

To deliver a managed service to Department for Transport, providing a diverse range of junior / mid-level technical resources to build out internal capability for Digital Strategy & Operations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3a2be3-1935-46f4-af34-5c209c88f295
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2023 - 10 Dec 2026 3-4 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LA FOSSE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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