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title: "DDaT21390 - ACAS Optimised Distribution"
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# DDaT21390 - ACAS Optimised Distribution

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-565b95cc-ef76-42e3-aece-db04b4a89ff0

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## Summary

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) has recently awarded a contract titled "DDaT21390 - ACAS Optimised Distribution" to Opencast Software Europe Limited. This tender falls under the software package and information systems category, specifically valued at £855,682 and located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a structured approach to sourcing. The contract will span one year and six months, starting from 25th October 2021 and can be extended by an additional 4.5 months, with the award officially noted on 11th October 2021.

This tender opens significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software development sector to engage in public procurement. Businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those experienced in providing services under digital frameworks, should consider this contract as a potential avenue for growth. The specific focus on optimised distribution could entice companies capable of innovative software solutions and system management, positioning themselves well against the competition in future procurements.

## Notice

This contract award notice is to notify the market that the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) have awarded a contract to Opencast Software Europe Limited following a competition on the Digital Specialist and Outcomes 5 Framework. The contract is for 1 year and 6 months with the option to extend by 4.5 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f01cc77-6a3f-4991-8b4f-e7ab280aec02 |
| 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 | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2021 - 7 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £855,682 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £855,682 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPENCAST SOFTWARE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2021 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f01cc77-6a3f-4991-8b4f-e7ab280aec02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f01cc77-6a3f-4991-8b4f-e7ab280aec02
  10th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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