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title: "Press Office Tool"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-053dc923-9ed7-4d08-9e9d-eedc6f43b181"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2019-07-03"
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# Press Office Tool

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-053dc923-9ed7-4d08-9e9d-eedc6f43b181

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Press Office Tool" was conducted by the UK’s Defra Network eTendering Portal. This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a reported value of £50,100. The tender process was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period commenced on 22 October 2018, lasting until 21 October 2019. The tendering period officially ended on 19 October 2018, with the contract awarded on the same date in 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on consulting and software development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given their innovative capabilities in delivering specialised services. Engaging in such contracts can foster business growth, providing access to government projects and enhancing competitiveness in the public sector.

## Notice

Press Office Tool - COLIN Additional information: "Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2db15043-7024-4d43-8551-66519f54dca4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2018 - 21 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,100 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2019 at 07:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2db15043-7024-4d43-8551-66519f54dca4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2db15043-7024-4d43-8551-66519f54dca4
  3rd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7811051-df34-47dc-a4eb-300d348c242e
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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