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title: "Eliciting and Developing Software Engineering Guidance and Standards"
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# Eliciting and Developing Software Engineering Guidance and Standards

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a9847e9-c87e-4b10-9b71-471bf5cc73fa

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Eliciting and Developing Software Engineering Guidance and Standards" was initiated by the Home Office, located in Croydon, UK. This contract, valued at £150,000 within the IT services industry category, includes consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 1st September 2020, with the contract period starting from 4th November 2020 and lasting until 3rd May 2021. The contract has been awarded and is currently active, with ThoughtWorks Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on IT services, particularly in software engineering consulting and development. Companies with expertise in creating software standards and guidelines would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As the Home Office has engaged a large supplier for this project, smaller or medium-sized enterprises may consider partnerships or collaborations to strengthen their proposals in future opportunities.

## Notice

Support in developing software engineering standards and guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26db0545-4897-4485-bad4-2e1d4878d67d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2020 - 3 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1XG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26db0545-4897-4485-bad4-2e1d4878d67d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26db0545-4897-4485-bad4-2e1d4878d67d
  4th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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