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title: "Oxford-Cambridge Arc Data Observatory (Joint Digital Evidence Base) Alpha"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7d9a2904-ad3e-4565-976d-7841918a7184"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT"
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# Oxford-Cambridge Arc Data Observatory (Joint Digital Evidence Base) Alpha

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d9a2904-ad3e-4565-976d-7841918a7184

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, which recently awarded a contract titled "Oxford-Cambridge Arc Data Observatory (Joint Digital Evidence Base) Alpha." This initiative falls within the information technology services industry and is located in England. The procurement method utilised was a selective approach via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Digital Outcomes and Specialists framework. The tender period concluded on 26 April 2021, and the contract, valued at £107,100, commenced on 14 June 2021 and runs until 13 August 2021.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those with capabilities in developing digital evidence systems. Companies that are well-suited to compete for such contracts include both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions. Engaging with projects like this can pave the way for further collaborations within the public sector and advance a firm's expertise in the burgeoning digital landscape of local governance.

## Notice

MHCLG recently completed a discovery into creating a shared digital evidence base to support the Spatial Framework for the Oxford-Cambridge Arc. This alpha phase will seek to test and develop: an open evidence base production; a prototype for a shared digital evidence base and a collaboration space across the Arc. Additional information: Call Off via the Crown Commercial Service Digital Outcomes and Specialists framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15176e9c-d392-4723-8516-afe5c451fbe4 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 13 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,100 |
| 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

- 13 Jul 2021 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15176e9c-d392-4723-8516-afe5c451fbe4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15176e9c-d392-4723-8516-afe5c451fbe4
  13th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/276e557f-9c86-4f14-a553-06e1056a6896
  Copy of Call-Off Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62d90143-2af5-46fc-8baf-7fedaa5c064c
  Call Off Joint Schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/931e1491-ab4d-4c3b-8e53-5edecfb51872
  Call Off Schedules

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