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title: "IT Data Strategy and Delivery"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
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# IT Data Strategy and Delivery

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68bf131d-fadd-4132-99d3-85133439f399

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "IT Data Strategy and Delivery" project, led by the Department for Culture Media & Sport (DCMS), falls within the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The contract, valued at £3,300,000, was awarded through a selective competitive dialogue method and is currently active. Key dates include the contract commencement on 2nd August 2021, with a completion date set for 31st March 2022. The delivery address for this contract is located in London, postal code SW1A 2BQ.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the IT consulting and software development sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are strongly encouraged to compete, as the contract is suited for organisations that can provide comprehensive services such as project management, business analysis, system architecture, development, and ongoing support. Companies with a proven track record in similar projects will have a competitive edge in this procurement process.

## Notice

DCMS requires a Supplier to provide software development lifecycle services. Services include, but are not limited to; project management, business analysis and requirements management, system architecture and design, development, testing and quality control, maintenance and support, and documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18fac245-fdcd-4ff8-b6e8-77b54561370e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,300,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTSERVE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2021 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18fac245-fdcd-4ff8-b6e8-77b54561370e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18fac245-fdcd-4ff8-b6e8-77b54561370e
  15th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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