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Repository for Source Code

OFCOM

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30 Apr 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled 'Repository for Source Code' was conducted by Ofcom, a public authority operating under the sub-central government classification in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the industry category of 'goods', specifically focusing on 'Industry specific software package', and is based in London. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract being awarded to Github Inc. The procurement method utilised was direct, indicating a process below the threshold and without competition. Key dates in this process include the contract signing on 31 March 2025 and its active period from 14 April 2025 to 13 April 2026, with a total contract value of £35,114.

Businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those providing repository or version control services, have growth opportunities in such public procurement processes. This tender, secured by Github Inc., a large-scale enterprise, highlights the potential for companies with robust capabilities in software provision to compete successfully in similar opportunities with public authorities like Ofcom. Firms well-suited for these opportunities are those with innovative technological offerings and the capacity to support significant technology infrastructure projects, particularly those focusing on niche software packages or industry-specific solutions.

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Notice Title

Repository for Source Code

Notice Description

Repository for Source code - Salesforce version control.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050aad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018165-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,114 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GITHUB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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