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title: "Development Capability for Verify"
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# Development Capability for Verify

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-813d9479-49ae-4c23-ae46-70ce07eeb74e

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Development Capability for Verify" was initiated by the Government Digital Service to secure additional development capacity within the IT services sector. This project focused on enhancing the technical capabilities that support the Verify system to benefit citizens. The procurement method followed was selective, operating under a framework agreement, with a contract value of £612,750. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 22 May 2017, and the contract duration from 17 July 2017 to 16 January 2018, with all activities taking place in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in software development, consulting, and technical support. Competitors would include firms capable of delivering complex software solutions and systems maintenance, ideally suited for medium to large enterprises, given the scope and financial commitment of the project. The tender's completion status suggests that companies looking to contract with the Government Digital Service in future initiatives may need to prepare for similar engagements by demonstrating relevant experience and capacity in IT projects.

## Notice

We require additional development capability. The aim is to drive the adoption of Verify through delivering on the technical projects described, making the project work better for citizens. This will include the design, installation, testing and maintenance of software systems, working in pair and mop programming in the listed areas

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4380180a-ff20-49d2-b8e6-f6774e9c3dae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2017 - 16 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £612,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £612,750 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWIRE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2018 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4380180a-ff20-49d2-b8e6-f6774e9c3dae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4380180a-ff20-49d2-b8e6-f6774e9c3dae
  5th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/2514
  WP1373: Development capability for Verify

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