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title: "Consultancy to increase Understanding of critical systems used within ports"
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# Consultancy to increase Understanding of critical systems used within ports

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17b1ad73-ff25-49fe-a048-5a2aaa05d31b

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has successfully completed a tender titled "Consultancy to increase Understanding of critical systems used within ports". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on information systems and technology strategic review and planning services. The contract, awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, had a total value of £134,958 and was executed from 10 January 2019 to 31 March 2019. The tender was originally due for submission by 23 October 2018, with delivery addresses spanning the UK, Channel Islands, and other European locations.

This completed consultancy project presents growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in information systems, technology consulting, and strategic planning services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies able to demonstrate expertise in port operations or related systems will be well-positioned to compete for future tenders in the transport sector. The experience gained from this tender could also enhance these businesses' profiles for similar projects in the public sector.

## Notice

Consultancy to increase Understanding of critical systems used within ports

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd00af4-a329-4ce3-b588-3c6443a3c76b |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,958 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,958 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2019 at 08:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd00af4-a329-4ce3-b588-3c6443a3c76b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd00af4-a329-4ce3-b588-3c6443a3c76b
  1st April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1953452-9467-413c-893b-075570f1c241
  Redacted Order form CCIS18A79.pdf

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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