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Business Disability forum

CABINET OFFICE

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09 Sep 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has awarded a contract titled "Business Disability Forum" concerning access to Business Disability Forum services. The procurement, classified under the services industry category, was conducted using a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The procurement process is complete, with the contract awarded on 29th August 2025 and effective from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027. This contracting process took place in London, United Kingdom. Key parties include the buyer, Cabinet Office, and the supplier, Business Disability Forum.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), looking to engage in subscription services relevant to public authorities. Companies with expertise in providing services that enhance business facilities for disability forums stand to benefit. This process is particularly advantageous for businesses that can offer specialised knowledge or services without a competitive tendering process, allowing them to swiftly enter into contractual agreements with central government departments like the Cabinet Office.

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Notice Title

Business Disability forum

Notice Description

Access to Business Disability Forum services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055094-2025
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

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

BUSINESS DISABIITY FORUM

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