Award

Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) - Commercial Services

CENTRE FOR DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2025 at 09:20

Tender

02 Jan 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) based in Cardiff Gate Business Park, UK, has conducted an award process for the provision of Commercial Services under the procurement consultancy services category. The contract valued at £300,000 was signed on 25 March 2025. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the tender was actively awarded to ETHOS-CHAIN LTD. The complete tender process took place from initiation, submission of written bids, to the final award, with key deadlines on 12 February 2025 for tender submission and 13 February 2025 for awards announcement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy services, particularly those with experience in delivering commercial services to public sector organisations. Organisations capable of providing high-quality assurance, training and support, and those committed to contributing towards 'A More Equal Wales', 'A Prosperous Wales', and 'A Globally Responsible Wales' are encouraged to compete. The contract spans an initial duration of one year, with two possible extension periods of one year each, offering potential for long-term business engagements and growth. SMEs and consortia are well-suited to vie for such contracts, fostering a collaborative approach and broadening their market presence.

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Notice Title

Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) - Commercial Services

Notice Description

Tender for the provision of Commercial Services for the Centres for Digital Public Services (CDPS)

Lot Information

Lot 1

CDPS is seeking the provision of Commercial Services. The expected duration of the contract is a period of 1 year, with two possible extension periods of 1 year each (1+1+1). The tender documents are attached.

Renewal: Two optional extensions of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cd38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011247-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months 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
CENTRE FOR DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@digitalpublicservices.gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF GATE BUSINESS PARK
Postcode
CF23 8AB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETHOS-CHAIN

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