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title: "Oxford-Cambridge Arc Data Observatory (Joint Digital Evidence Base) Discovery"
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# Oxford-Cambridge Arc Data Observatory (Joint Digital Evidence Base) Discovery

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7afa8c0e-4e52-45f7-806c-21cef169fe63

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Oxford-Cambridge Arc Data Observatory (Joint Digital Evidence Base) Discovery" was conducted by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. This tender falls under the information technology services category and is based in England. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the process has now been completed. The contract commenced on 26th October 2020 and is scheduled to conclude on 18th December 2020. The total contract value is £63,750.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs), to engage in the growing digital landscape. Companies with expertise in information technology services, data management, and digital solutions would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, as the procurement supports the development of a shared digital evidence base that aids local planning authorities in standardising their documentation.

## Notice

Local planning authorities produce large amounts of evidence base documents. This tends not to be published in a standardised or machine-readable format, making it hard to find, use and share. To support the spatial framework, this Discovery will seek out the opportunities in creating a shared digital evidence base. Additional information: Call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Digital Outcomes & Specialists framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e224c907-5e01-4785-8a0b-5f36f9129153 |
| 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 | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2020 - 18 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,750 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUTUREGOV. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2020 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e224c907-5e01-4785-8a0b-5f36f9129153

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e224c907-5e01-4785-8a0b-5f36f9129153
  27th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0dece30c-100f-42ee-9b3f-07325c617bf8
  Copy of final call-off contract

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