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RIO DevOps (May-July 2025)

THE CROWN ESTATE

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12 Aug 2025 at 14:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a contract awarded by The Crown Estate, a central government public authority based in London, UK. The procurement was for "RIO DevOps (May-July 2025)," focusing on system maintenance services within the services industry category. This procurement involved a direct procurement method, falling below threshold and executed without competition. The contract started on 1st May 2025 and concluded on 31st July 2025, with a total gross value of £72,000. The procurement has reached the Award stage as of 12th August 2025.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in DevOps and system maintenance services. It specifically suits SMEs capable of delivering high-quality solutions in short time frames, as demonstrated by the collaboration with INFORMED SOLUTIONS LIMITED, an SME based in Altrincham, UK. Businesses adept in navigating direct procurement methods and those experienced in working with public authorities could benefit considerably from similar opportunities to expand their market presence and expertise. The awarded contract reflects a successful scale-up of service, reinforcing existing business relationships and potentially paving the way for future engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RIO DevOps (May-July 2025)

Notice Description

We are already contracted with Informed Solutions for 12 months of Support and Dev Ops for RIO. This engagement will scale the effort for 3 months to meet business opportunities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058650
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048104-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
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

INFORMED SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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