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Cefas: Provision of maintenance and support services for a financial support system

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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27 Aug 2021 at 10:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the provision of maintenance and support services for a financial support system, classified as systems support services. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with a contract value of £55,000. The contract period commenced on 1 August 2021 and will run until 31 July 2022. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the successful bid awarded to Unit 4 Business Software Ltd. The tender concluded on 23 July 2021, and the delivery location is in Lowestoft, East of England, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services or systems support to expand their business by engaging in future similar contracts. Having experience or capabilities in maintaining financial support systems will be advantageous for those looking to compete. The awarded amount and the direct procurement method indicate that such contracts can often be less competitive and more accessible to qualified service providers, opening avenues for growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cefas: Provision of maintenance and support services for a financial support system

Notice Description

Provision of maintenance and support services for a financial support system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f232e233-9780-404b-abcb-a069c90a4c2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/030b98ad-e00f-4e81-827d-b4245a1b06fc
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72253200 - Systems support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 6-12 months
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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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