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Digital Email Platform for Central Government

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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Award

22 Mar 2021 at 11:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman is seeking a contractor for the "Digital Email Platform for Central Government," a project classified under software packages and information systems. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having completed the tender period that ended on 1st March 2021. The contract covers a duration of two years, commencing on 15th March 2021 and concluding on 14th March 2023, with a total value of £20,000, and a minimum threshold of £10,000. The procurement method used is selective, taking place through a call-off from a framework agreement and is situated in London, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in communication software and digital platforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, fostering competition that can drive innovation in the public sector. Firms offering solutions that align with government communications and operational efficiencies would be particularly well-suited for this contract, enhancing their chances to establish or expand their relationships with central government clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Email Platform for Central Government

Notice Description

Digital Email Platform (govDelivery Digital Communications Platform for Central Government). 2 Year Contract via GCloud with options to extend

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eec9c50f-83ad-44f3-89f9-3c8671a7ce7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff4ae57-b517-4cbd-a583-ffc5dc3c06f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
Robert Kelk
Contact Email
robert.kelk@ombudsman.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4QP
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

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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