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title: "Award of AAIB Provision of Hardware and Software Support Services"
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# Award of AAIB Provision of Hardware and Software Support Services

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74bb982c-1a74-46b0-bcaf-eff730e129a8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) awarding a contract for the "Provision of Hardware and Software Support Services" to Bassom Computer Consultancy. This opportunity falls within the computer-related professional services category and is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was completed through a direct award process due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The award was published on 23rd November 2021, with the contract running from 1st December 2021 to 1st December 2024, and the tender period concluding on 8th November 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those offering hardware and software support. The successful bidder, Bassom Computer Consultancy, is an example of an SME that capitalised on the direct award approach following a pre-market engagement. Other SMEs with expertise in computer-related services may find it advantageous to engage in future public procurement processes, especially those involving technical skills and solutions.

## Notice

Award of AAIB Provision of Hardware and Software Support Services. This contract is being awarded by way of single tender action in-line with the Public Contracts Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) "where the competition is absent for technical reasons". The department conducted a pre-market engagement exercise, using a Prior Information Notice (PIN) https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010488-2021, whereby one formal response received from, Bassom Computer Consultancy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd2e40e-e247-450b-af65-8d6d4c3b8100 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 1 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BASSOM COMPUTER CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd2e40e-e247-450b-af65-8d6d4c3b8100

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd2e40e-e247-450b-af65-8d6d4c3b8100
  13th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b768c6c-ae8e-4355-b7df-390b827e05a0
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010488-2021

## Provenance

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