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title: "Op Creative Portal - PIPCU"
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# Op Creative Portal - PIPCU

Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b090d88-429c-40a0-8d51-6d8705a909ab

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## Summary

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London has completed the public procurement process for the "Op Creative Portal - PIPCU" project, which falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV: 48000000). This direct award contract, facilitated by Softcat Ltd via EEM IT Ressler Framework, encompasses the development of a creative portal, with primary delivery in London, United Kingdom (postal code: EC2M 4NP). The total contract value is GBP 139,784.25. The contract period will start on 1st March 2025 and end on 29th February 2028, following the award on 14th February 2025. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, signifying a focused and refined selection process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and information systems to engage with significant public sector projects. However, the procurement was not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs. Large-scale enterprises similar to Softcat Ltd, with extensive resources and expertise in delivering complex IT solutions, would be well-positioned to participate in such procurements in the future. The duration and scope of the project indicate a stable and potentially profitable engagement for businesses willing to provide dedicated and expert services in the public sector IT landscape.

## Notice

Direct award to WebCapiio via Softcat via EEM IT Ressler Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef1b073c-5146-43df-9ce2-0a63ffb39ab6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,784 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,784 |
| 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 | THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef1b073c-5146-43df-9ce2-0a63ffb39ab6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef1b073c-5146-43df-9ce2-0a63ffb39ab6
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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