Award

Software Subscription Services (Harmonised System Code Lookup)

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Mar 2022 at 22:45

TenderUpdate

08 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Tender

23 Sep 2021 at 21:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is seeking to award a contract for Software Subscription Services, specifically for a Harmonised System (HS) code lookup API. This procurement falls under the services category with a classification for IT services, and is based in the UK. The contract has recently been issued via an open procedure and is currently in the Award stage. Key dates of interest include a contract value of £140,400, signed on 1st March 2022, and the requirement is ongoing.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services such as software programming and consultancy. Companies that provide innovative technology solutions, particularly in API development and consultancy, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement could enable suppliers to extend their market reach by partnering with a key government department, thereby enhancing their visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Software Subscription Services (Harmonised System Code Lookup)

Notice Description

This Contract was awarded by a Competitive Procurement using one of the recommended procurement routes under PCR 2015. The Contract is to provide an API to harmonise system codes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract was awarded through an open competition using one of the recommended procurement routes under PCR 2015. The Contract is to provide an API to harmonise system codes.

Renewal: The contract can be extended by up to a further twelve (12) months, by agreement between the parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e432
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006235-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialddat@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

AVALARA

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