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title: "Discovery/Alpha - Controls Platform Tool"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18f16e37-a499-4f52-820f-04867751ad28"
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buyer: "GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE"
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# Discovery/Alpha - Controls Platform Tool

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18f16e37-a499-4f52-820f-04867751ad28

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service is seeking proposals for its tender titled "Discovery/Alpha - Controls Platform Tool," which relates to computer support and consultancy services. This award has a total value of £286,850 and is based in London, with the contract period running from 16th June 2021 to 15th December 2021. The procurement method employed is selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 27th May 2021, and the award was published on 9th July 2021.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT consultancy and support services to expand their business. Companies that are well-suited for this tender may include those with expertise in digital solutions for government operations or cloud-based platforms, particularly those that can demonstrate a capability to manage substantial spend requests from various government departments.

## Notice

This is a Alpha and Discovery into how Cabinet Office can manage large number of 'spend request' from other government departments. Please see link to the opportunity: https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/14473

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44f33f3-68d2-4036-b08b-ad5002966d51 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2021 - 15 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £286,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £286,850 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAINMAKER SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2021 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44f33f3-68d2-4036-b08b-ad5002966d51

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44f33f3-68d2-4036-b08b-ad5002966d51
  9th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/14473

## Provenance

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