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Provision of Assistive and Production Software

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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22 Mar 2021 at 09:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has completed the tender process for the "Provision of Assistive and Production Software." This procurement falls under the IT services category and is based in London, specifically at postcode SW1H 0ET. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the contract valued at £321,890.40. The contract period is set to begin on 6th January 2021 and will conclude on 5th January 2024. The tender period ended on 25th November 2020, and the contract has been awarded to Specialist Computer Centres PLC, with the award notice published on 22nd March 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, IT consulting, and productivity applications. Companies that provide assistive technology solutions or possess the capability to deliver technology applications fitting government diversity and inclusion strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The ongoing need for licences on a call-off basis, averaging between 40 and 50 new requests monthly, indicates a robust market for suppliers offering flexible and responsive services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Assistive and Production Software

Notice Description

The BEIS Cirrus IT programme has a requirement for Productivity and Technology Applications. The productivity applications required enable users to carry out their required daily activities effectively and efficiently. Assistive technology applications listed are a vital enabler to many users' ability to use the provided technology, as stated within the government diversity and inclusion strategy. In many instances, users would not be able to carry out their role without access to these applications. We require licences to be provided by the supplier on request, on a call-off basis. Current licence requirements result in between 40 and 50 new licence requests per calendar month.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9ff786a-5748-4b22-a063-51affdade140
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b34880c9-10bd-47aa-ac8b-077045868f5d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£321,890 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£321,890 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2021 - 5 Jan 2024 2-3 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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