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title: "HMT - OSCAR Continuity hosting & support contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5336e2dc-6b2e-44b3-9f40-fee8faf753f3"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2018-08-28"
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# HMT - OSCAR Continuity hosting & support contract

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5336e2dc-6b2e-44b3-9f40-fee8faf753f3

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "HMT - OSCAR Continuity hosting & support contract," was conducted by HM Treasury, which oversees public spending and economic policy in the UK. The contract, worth £1,160,694, falls under the IT services category (CPV Code: 72000000). The procurement method was selective, as it involved a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 8 framework. Although the tender period ended on 4th August 2017, the award notice was published on 28th August 2018, signifying the completion of the process while maintaining transparency.

This awarded contract creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from competing in future procurements similar to this, given the nature of the hosting and support services specified. Companies with expertise in cloud services and continuity solutions will be well-suited to engage in contracts of similar scope and value.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. HM Treasury is the government's economic and finance ministry, maintaining control over public spending, setting the direction of the UK's economic policy and working to achieve strong and sustainable economic growth. Contract for the OSCAR Continuity Service; hosting and support services. The contract is a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 8 framework ref RM1557viii.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270aa4b2-c3cc-417f-a732-5b7208ace073 |
| 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 | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 1 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,160,694 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

- 28 Aug 2018 at 08:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270aa4b2-c3cc-417f-a732-5b7208ace073

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/270aa4b2-c3cc-417f-a732-5b7208ace073
  28th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/853ad230-974c-4ca6-b9b1-c2a75b487679
  00098739c; OSCAR Continuity Service Contract - CF v1.0

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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