Award

Technology Expense Management Service (TEM)

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2018 at 12:44

TenderAmendment

14 Dec 2017 at 16:18

Tender

07 Dec 2017 at 18:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has recently awarded a contract for the Technology Expense Management Service (TEM), targeting Central Government Departments in the UK. This procurement falls within the IT services industry, classified under CPV code 72000000. The contract period runs from 12 July 2018 to 11 July 2021, with a contract value estimated at £8,000,000. This procurement was conducted through a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the initial deadline for the tender period was 23 January 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting and service provision, particularly those specialising in expense management and related software solutions. Companies that can demonstrate innovative approaches and robust capabilities in managing technology expenses would be well-positioned to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can leverage their agility and tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of the public sector.

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Notice Title

Technology Expense Management Service (TEM)

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority has established a Framework Agreement with one Supplier for the provision of Technology Expense Management Services for the benefit of UK Central Government Departments. No Potential Provider was awarded a Framework Agreement for Lot 2 Wider Public Sector. A description of the Services required for Lot 1 can be found in Section II.2 of the Contract Award Notice. The Services covered by this Procurement will be provided for Central Government under Lot 1. Additional information: Potential Providers were assessed in accordance with Section 5 of Chapter 2 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, as amended (implementing Title II, Chapter III, Section 3, Subsection i of Directive 2014/24/EU), on the basis of information provided in response to an Invitation to Tender (ITT). This procurement was managed electronically via the Authority's e-Sourcing Suite. The value provided in Section II.1.5 of the Contract Notice (attached) was an estimate. We did not guarantee Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Both 'Authority' and 'Contracting Authority' refer to Crown Commercial Service. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Authority has the option to extend the duration of the Framework Agreement by up to 12 months following the expiry of the initial 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb8c90de-8d96-4b79-879e-036cb94e0eb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1932f7d6-b6ec-4203-b4e0-27c1704740d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2018 - 11 Jul 2021 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Asset Management - TEM Project
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR7 0HS
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Broadland
Electoral Ward
Thorpe St Andrew South East
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VEROPATH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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