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title: "DDaT24449 - GovAssure Independent Assessor"
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# DDaT24449 - GovAssure Independent Assessor

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b6791dc-d9a6-469e-8e5e-81187676d253

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "DDaT24449 - GovAssure Independent Assessor" was carried out by ICS on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). This contract, categorized under IT services and business services, aimed to review specified systems and complete associated reviews related to GovAssure processes. The total value of the contract was £39,925.50, and the procurement method used was a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The process is in the award stage, with the contract period running from 18th November 2024 to 6th December 2024. The awarded supplier is Actica Consulting Limited, and the services will be delivered to various locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, cybersecurity, and software development. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). By providing expert assessment services for government systems, businesses can gain visibility and credibility in the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts and partnership opportunities. Suppliers with expertise in evaluating IT systems and delivering comprehensive audit reports will find this tender especially relevant to their capabilities and growth strategies.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** The Department had a requirement to review specified systems and complete all associated reviews and report related to GovAssure processes. This procurement was concluded following a further competition against the Crown Commercial Services Cyber Security Services 3 DPS (RM3764.3).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22facac2-a0e5-4ec0-ac68-378b95a468fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 6 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,925 |
| 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 | ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTICA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22facac2-a0e5-4ec0-ac68-378b95a468fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22facac2-a0e5-4ec0-ac68-378b95a468fd
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22169655-0acc-483f-90f1-162c51f9ebc4
  n/a

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