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title: "MHCLG Despatch Box"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-267355d5-3b33-40f7-b3ca-2967d59cee6a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-05-28"
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# MHCLG Despatch Box

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-267355d5-3b33-40f7-b3ca-2967d59cee6a

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## Summary

The contract titled "MHCLG Despatch Box", awarded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, involves the provision of IT services, specifically a case management application for handling correspondence and parliamentary questions. The contract, valued at £64,000, commenced on 4th January 2020 and will run until 3rd January 2021. The procurement method used was a selective approach, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has been completed and is now in the award stage, with the award notice published on 28th May 2020 for transparency purposes.

This opportunity could present significant growth prospects for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and support. Businesses capable of providing innovative solutions for case management and correspondence handling are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in the marketplace following this award may allow businesses to expand their portfolio and enhance their visibility within the public sector, fostering new strategic partnerships with organisations similar to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.

## Notice

MHCLG Despatch Box. A correspondence and parliamentary question handling and case management application/applications. This contract has been awarded and is published for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78a9acc-6600-436c-bb24-e300b742f824 |
| 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 | 28 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2020 - 3 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ST LEONARDS ON SEA |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN37 7GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Ashdown |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 May 2020 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78a9acc-6600-436c-bb24-e300b742f824

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a78a9acc-6600-436c-bb24-e300b742f824
  28th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7bf01d66-6f11-46c3-806f-df58695758bb

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