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title: "AIMS PD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c90ecc0-bb86-416a-b168-7ee09f7c7628"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-06-24"
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# AIMS PD

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c90ecc0-bb86-416a-b168-7ee09f7c7628

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking support for the implementation of Microsoft Project Online under the project titled "AIMS PD." This procurement falls within the IT services industry and is located in England. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the awarded contract valued at £1,015,144.30. The contract commenced on 1st April 2021 and will run until 31st March 2023, with a tender period that ended on 31st March 2021. This tender was initiated through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, software development, or support services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Participating companies could gain significant experience in providing professional services focused on project management solutions and integration services. The two-year operational support element also opens avenues for businesses to offer ongoing hosting, licensing, and change management services, ensuring a continuous engagement with the buying authority throughout the contract period.

## Notice

Support following the implementation of Microsoft Project Online with issues that may arise. To be divided into two phases: Firstly, the completion of the exiting project, to include: - professional services to create re-ports - integration with Fastdraft - refine the configuration of the pro-gramming solution, - and variation to license numbers running from April until June 2021 Secondly, the BAU platform running costs to cover: - hosting - support - licensing - small change budget covering two years from April 2021 until March 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7888c38a-7842-41d4-9511-110a93836170 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,015,144 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,015,144 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROGRAM FRAMEWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2021 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7888c38a-7842-41d4-9511-110a93836170

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7888c38a-7842-41d4-9511-110a93836170
  24th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bb28aa4-56bb-4974-84d5-49a6e06d3807
  n/a

## Provenance

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