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title: "EForm licences, support and development for GOV.UK- Replacement"
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published: "2024-08-29"
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# EForm licences, support and development for GOV.UK- Replacement

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-496ec3bc-5dd8-460e-bf35-c12c8e3df1bd

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service (GDS) has extended its contract for EForm licences, support, and development for the GOV.UK licensing system. The project, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support, includes a backend management system enabling local authorities to manage licences and process applications and payments. Located at E1 8QS in London, the procurement falls under a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The current contract, initially ending on 30th September 2024, has been extended to 30th September 2025, with its value increased to £273,600. The award, announced on 24th September 2023, was granted to Apto Solutions Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Bristol.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those equipped to deliver comprehensive support and development solutions for public sector projects. SMEs are particularly well-suited to undertake the requirements of this contract, given the GDS's preference for engaging smaller enterprises. With a total contract period extending until the end of September 2025, businesses in the IT consulting and software development sphere can gain valuable experience and strengthen their portfolio by supporting a critical government service used by citizens and local authorities nationwide.

## Notice

EForm licences, support and development for GOV.UK Licensing system. The Licensify EForms and backend system is part of the GOV.UK licensing service, a live transactional service which has been running for over 10 years. The end to end service allows citizens to find, apply and pay for a large set of licences online and includes a backend management system for local authorities to manage what licence forms they offer and to process the applications and payments made. Additional information: Update (29/8/24) : Contract extension: The current contract expiry date: 31/09/2024 is extended to 31/09/2025. The contract value is uplifted by PS136,800 to PS273,600.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c3edcbe-4110-484a-afc6-f5dc049e0194 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £273,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,800 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APTO SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 11:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c3edcbe-4110-484a-afc6-f5dc049e0194
- 7 May 2024 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c3edcbe-4110-484a-afc6-f5dc049e0194

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c3edcbe-4110-484a-afc6-f5dc049e0194
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/838248e9-247e-4860-bbe2-de505284ee91

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