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title: "Digital Team Resource Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49c538eb-0997-4e06-8483-69b2b32dd56f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE"
published: "2017-03-17"
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# Digital Team Resource Contract

Buyer: DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49c538eb-0997-4e06-8483-69b2b32dd56f

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## Summary

The Disclosure and Barring Service, located in Liverpool, is seeking to enhance its Digital Development Function through a contract titled "Digital Team Resource Contract." This procurement falls within the Information Technology (IT) services sector, specifically in consulting and software development. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 8th March 2017. The contract period extends from 9th March 2017 to 8th March 2018, and it involved a direct award method, bypassing the traditional tendering process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in digital solutions and consulting. Companies with expertise in developing digital applications and meeting government digital service standards would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses grow by establishing partnerships with public sector organisations and expanding their portfolios in the competitive digital space.

## Notice

Contract to provide advice and coaching to the Customer on building a Digital Development Function in house. The contract includes the development of the Basic Check Application service with the aim of achieving the Government Digital Service (GDS) criteria in preparation for the Digital Service Assessment of the Authority's Digital service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166c7058-d6af-4f2b-b6a9-eab6157d03d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2017 - 8 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2017 at 14:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166c7058-d6af-4f2b-b6a9-eab6157d03d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/166c7058-d6af-4f2b-b6a9-eab6157d03d5
  17th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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