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Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) - IBSS Discovery Work package

CABINET OFFICE

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18 Jul 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) - IBSS Discovery Work package." This tender involved the provision of digital specialist professional services aimed at facilitating the transition of Infected Blood Support Schemes (IBSS) into the new Infected Blood Compensation Authority. Classified under the IT services category with CPV code 72000000, the procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 10th July 2025, with a contract value amounting to £185,000. The services are to be delivered within a contract period extending from 10th July to 20th August 2025, with the project located at NE98 1XY, England.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on IT consulting and software development. INFORMED SOLUTIONS LTD, an SME, was awarded the contract, reflecting the procurement's suitability for businesses of this scale. Businesses providing innovative digital solutions or those experienced in similar government contracts might find this type of tender advantageous for expanding their operations and establishing a foothold in public sector IT service provisions.

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Notice Title

Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) - IBSS Discovery Work package

Notice Description

Provision of digital specialist professional services to undertake a discovery into the transfer of Infected Blood Support Schemes (IBSS) into the Infected Blood Compensation Authority.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6817cfec-70d6-4a40-aebe-f149358e3610
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
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 20 Aug 2025 1-6 months
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
Natasha Sibal
Contact Email
natasha.sibal@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

INFORMED SOLUTIONS

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