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title: "Application Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2dd5037f-1e53-43a2-9f83-70d6635aeae0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2022-03-03"
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# Application Support Services

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2dd5037f-1e53-43a2-9f83-70d6635aeae0

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## Summary

The procurement process for Application Support Services was conducted by OFSTED, with a total contract value of £385,000. This contract was awarded for a period spanning from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023 and falls within the software programming and consultancy services industry category. The procurement took place under a selective method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 12 Framework Agreement. The contract was awarded on 26 March 2021 and the award notice was published on 3 March 2022, facilitating transparency in the procurement process.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in application support, software programming, and computer-related services to engage with a government body. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given their adaptability and ability to offer tailored solutions. This contract demonstrates a preference for SMEs, indicating a conducive environment for business growth in the public sector by providing critical support services to organisations like OFSTED.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 12 Framework Agreement (RM1557.12) This contract is for the provision of Application Support Services for the period 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4446f838-684c-48a7-930a-4d3b93bd912d |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £385,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £385,000 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 7BR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72700000 - Computer network services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2022 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4446f838-684c-48a7-930a-4d3b93bd912d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4446f838-684c-48a7-930a-4d3b93bd912d
  3rd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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