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title: "HMT - OSCAR Hosting Discovery contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-746f46b0-10c7-4cc4-a333-678b2d605d50"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2018-08-28"
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# HMT - OSCAR Hosting Discovery contract

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-746f46b0-10c7-4cc4-a333-678b2d605d50

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## Summary

The "HMT - OSCAR Hosting Discovery contract" has been awarded by the Crown Commercial Service, a key UK government buyer responsible for managing public sector procurement. The contract, classified under the CPV code 72000000 for IT services, had a total value of £23,750 and is located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement process was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 8 framework. The contract period began on 1st February 2017 and concluded on 31st March 2017, with the award published on 28th August 2018.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and related support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders, especially those capable of delivering innovative solutions in cloud hosting and IT consultancy for government bodies. Engaging with the Crown Commercial Service could open up further avenues for collaboration and growth within the public procurement landscape.

## 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 OSCAR Hosting - Discovery phase. 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/6403bffb-c53f-46b6-9a54-4fc5f2ac81a6 |
| 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 | 8 Jan 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 | £23,750 |
| 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 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6403bffb-c53f-46b6-9a54-4fc5f2ac81a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6403bffb-c53f-46b6-9a54-4fc5f2ac81a6
  28th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e5fcf92-686c-468c-9032-20155e439bfc
  00098739a; OSCAR Hosting Discovery - CF v1.0

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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