Award

Smart Communications Document Production System

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE

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Award

15 Dec 2025 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Insolvency Service has awarded a contract for the "Smart Communications Document Production System", falling under the software package and information systems category. This procurement involves the provision of annual support and maintenance for SmartComms software, spanning a contract period from 12th February 2026 to 11th February 2027, for the United Kingdom. With a total contract value of £122,394.22, the procurement method was a direct single tender action below the threshold. This process is at the award stage, with the award notice published on 15th December 2025, indicating that the procurement has been successfully completed.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software package services to partner with a government body. Companies that excel in providing support and maintenance for document production systems, particularly those experienced with SmartComms, are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Moreover, as the procurement is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it offers a fair chance for smaller businesses to enter or expand their presence in public sector contracts. The emphasis on direct procurement methods suggests a streamlined entry point for appropriately skilled and credentialed vendors.

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Notice Title

Smart Communications Document Production System

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The provision of annual support and maintenance of SmartComms software to support Doc Prod software. The contract is awarded for a total period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfe75194-c8b5-4f0a-b937-163ced220d80
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05aeea6-8ca5-4ea6-b965-1ae858d16161
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,394 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,394 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2027 6-12 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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2HT
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

SMARTCOMMS

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