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Support Service for the Cabinet Office Public Appointments Website - Support & Maintenance

CABINET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd for ongoing support and maintenance of its Public Appointments website. This contract includes the provision of continuous improvement support on an ad hoc basis through the Bloom Change Control procedure. The contract value is £115,150, with the service delivery location specified as Gateshead (NE8 2ET). The procurement, which falls under the IT services category (CPV 72000000), was completed using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract is set to run from 2 December 2024 until 22 September 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT support and maintenance, particularly for SMEs, as it involves continuous improvement tasks that can lead to further engagements based on performance. Companies well-suited for this tender would be those with a proven track record in consulting, software development, and internet support services, especially those experienced in public sector contracts. This contract allows businesses to establish a working relationship with the Cabinet Office, potentially opening up future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support Service for the Cabinet Office Public Appointments Website - Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

Affinity Digital (Technology) Ltd (Affinity) have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of the Cabinet Office to provide ongoing support and maintenance and provide continuous improvement support on an ad hoc basis, as and when required by the Cabinet Office through the Bloom Change Control procedure, for the Public Appointments website. The Cabinet Office do not guarantee a volume of services to Affinity in relation to the ad hoc continuous improvements required for the Public Appointments website. The value of this contract was uplifted by PS8,050.00 via CCN on 30th October 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f37cd5a0-1120-4c54-9332-d405c75c74fb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£107,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,150 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 22 Sep 2025 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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