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title: "COLIN Database Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38cf84c1-dd75-443f-97fb-0c7912c1974c"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2021-08-27"
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# COLIN Database Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38cf84c1-dd75-443f-97fb-0c7912c1974c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for International Trade (DIT), which has awarded a contract for the "COLIN Database Service." This service falls under the category of database services (CPV code: 72320000) and is aimed at providing secure online collaboration tools for UK Government Press Offices. The contract was initiated through a direct procurement method via a single tender action, and the award was completed on 26 March 2021. The contract period runs from 1 April 2021 to 1 April 2023, with the procurement process concluded on 15 March 2021. The contracting authority is located at the Old Admiralty Building, London, SW1A 2LB, England.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in database management and digital collaboration tools. With a contract value of £23,232, companies that offer innovative technology solutions or IT services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms capable of delivering tailored services to government entities may find this an advantageous opportunity to showcase their capabilities and increase their market presence.

## Notice

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has has engaged with COLIN Press Office Solutions to deliver database services that provide a secure online collaboration tool specifically designed for use by UK Government Press Offices that allows press officers to quickly capture and review media enquiries and news forecasting features.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2942300e-1837-4ece-b639-33e21998cb6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 1 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,232 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,232 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SW1A 2LB |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72320000 - Database services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2942300e-1837-4ece-b639-33e21998cb6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2942300e-1837-4ece-b639-33e21998cb6d
  27th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bc403fd-fc4a-42dd-a95c-f5b4e26b2065
  n/a

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