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title: "Investigate Search Tool"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GAMBLING COMMISSION"
published: "2021-06-08"
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# Investigate Search Tool

Buyer: GAMBLING COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2884ba8d-e42a-45bb-b8e0-b16be7f84ce9

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## Summary

The Gambling Commission in Birmingham has successfully completed a tender process titled "Investigate Search Tool," which falls under the software package and information systems industry category. This procurement was executed via a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the contract commenced on 12th May 2021 and set to run until 11th May 2024. The procurement process concluded on 28th April 2021, with an award value of £21,200. For further details, interested parties can contact the Procurement Team at the Gambling Commission.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in software development and information systems. Businesses with expertise in search tool technologies and related services could be particularly well-suited to compete in future procurements. The commissioning authority's preference for SMEs indicates a supportive environment for smaller firms looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Investigate Search Tool

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc55eba-cad8-498c-9348-0d56a2c94fcd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2021 - 11 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,200 |
| 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 | GAMBLING COMMISSION |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B2 4BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GB GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2021 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc55eba-cad8-498c-9348-0d56a2c94fcd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cc55eba-cad8-498c-9348-0d56a2c94fcd
  8th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk

## Provenance

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