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title: "Understanding Port Community Systems"
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# Understanding Port Community Systems

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-600f8a47-edbf-4899-b8fb-7a9469341d04

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Understanding Port Community Systems" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, with an emphasis on consultancy services related to IT and transport systems. Based in London, this tender falls under the services category and utilised an open procurement method, specifically designed for below-threshold contracts. The contract was awarded for a total value of £45,000, with a contract period starting from 15 December 2017 and concluding on 30 March 2018. The tender period officially ended on 27 November 2017, and the award notice was published on 17 January 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the consultancy sector specialising in information technology, computer audits, and transport systems. Companies with expertise in analysing and enhancing port community systems would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Given the consultancy nature of this procurement, it provides a chance for firms to showcase their innovative solutions and technical capabilities, contributing to their growth and visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Provision of Consultancy for Understanding Port Community Systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56eb5ba-e1a3-455d-8788-51a1194de997 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | 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 | BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2018 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56eb5ba-e1a3-455d-8788-51a1194de997

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56eb5ba-e1a3-455d-8788-51a1194de997
  17th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9973ff0f-28ac-48ba-b17b-5ccf8342af37
  CCCC17B17- Award Letter v2.0 (REDACTED)

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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