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title: "Digital Assurance Scheme Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-26a4f5af-05a5-4d3e-b8df-ff584b5a0e52"
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# Digital Assurance Scheme Support

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26a4f5af-05a5-4d3e-b8df-ff584b5a0e52

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Digital Assurance Scheme Support" project, conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, has reached the award stage. This procurement falls within the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2023. The awarded contract, valued at £4,750,000, was announced on 24th August 2021, following a selective procurement method carried out via a framework agreement, which closed to submissions on 1st August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the IT services sector, looking to expand their offerings or enhance their market presence. Companies specialising in cloud support services and digital assurance could particularly benefit from similar contracts, as demonstrated by Keep IT Simple LTD, the successful supplier in this case. The requirement for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in this process indicates a welcoming environment for agile and innovative businesses looking to compete in a growing field.

## Notice

GCloud Contract award. Cloud support services. Digital Assurance Scheme support services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28722079-1f88-42f7-9009-072ff7931c33 |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,750,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 1AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEEP IT SIMPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2021 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28722079-1f88-42f7-9009-072ff7931c33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28722079-1f88-42f7-9009-072ff7931c33
  24th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b956dfab-ffc0-4e72-96ee-bb3b3a9aa286
  n/a

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