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title: "MHCLG Aggregated News and Business Research Solution"
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# MHCLG Aggregated News and Business Research Solution

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23a093ce-5ee6-4b1a-830b-e4ffae22d61b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "MHCLG Aggregated News and Business Research Solution" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service and is classified under the IT services industry. The contract, valued at £14,400, was awarded on 30th April 2018 and is intended for use over a two-year period, starting from 1st May 2018 to 30th April 2020. This procurement was initiated through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the delivery was set to take place in London, United Kingdom. Although the tender period has ended, it highlights key aspects of the contract and the relevant timeline for transparency purposes.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, as the procurement process explicitly recognises their capabilities. Companies with expertise in providing news aggregation and business research solutions would find this tender particularly relevant, as it aligns with the needs of public sector organisations seeking efficient and effective information services.

## Notice

MHCLG Aggregated News and Business Research Solution, 2 years up to 5 users. This contract has been awarded and is published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709562f9-f82b-4a93-a1ad-41a9d493c0b7 |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,400 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RELX (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2018 at 08:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709562f9-f82b-4a93-a1ad-41a9d493c0b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709562f9-f82b-4a93-a1ad-41a9d493c0b7
  19th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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