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title: "PS431 - Redacted for Transparency"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED"
published: "2024-10-09"
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# PS431 - Redacted for Transparency

Buyer: DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3754f85d-d47c-41b1-9e94-052a9dca353b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the tender titled "PS431 - Redacted for Transparency," conducted by DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED, focused on the technical support services category (CPV 71356300) in England, United Kingdom, has reached the award stage. The process employed a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30th March 2024, with the contract set to commence on 1st April 2024 and conclude on 31st October 2024. The contract, valued at £214,919, has been awarded to Actica Consulting Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Surrey.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly SMEs, to secure government contracts and expand their portfolio. Companies with expertise in providing such services and capable of fulfilling the contract requirements within the specified period would be well-positioned to compete. The framework agreement call-off nature of this procurement method suggests that successful suppliers might have additional chances to be considered for future tasks under the same framework, providing further growth potential.

## Notice

Redacted for Transparency

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e74b7c-e7bf-4278-b5a0-8fead6b0872d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £214,919 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £214,919 |
| 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 | DIGITAL DEFENCE LIMITED |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN4 6JP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Nene Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton South |
| 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 | ACTICA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e74b7c-e7bf-4278-b5a0-8fead6b0872d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e74b7c-e7bf-4278-b5a0-8fead6b0872d
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d7ec297-9774-40e0-9ce2-349ee21f198d

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