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title: "Department For Business and Trade - COVID-19 Irregular Payments Pathfinder Digital Assurance Check"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2024-11-08"
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# Department For Business and Trade - COVID-19 Irregular Payments Pathfinder Digital Assurance Check

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81accdb8-2eff-4453-9b53-4a414da8415c

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has completed the procurement process for the "COVID-19 Irregular Payments Pathfinder Digital Assurance Check" project. This procurement falls within the industry-specific software category and was managed through a selective process via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £14,600, will commence on 11 October 2024 and end on 10 April 2025. Key zones for service delivery include the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, and other regions. The tender period concluded on 24 May 2024, with the award being published on 8 November 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs, which were deemed suitable for participation. The project involves providing digital assurance services to identify and address irregular payments related to COVID-19, which is crucial for maintaining financial integrity and transparency. Businesses specialising in software development, digital assurance, and consultancy, particularly those capable of working under a framework agreement, are ideally positioned to compete for such tenders. GB Group PLC, an SME, was awarded the contract, showcasing the competitive potential for smaller enterprises in this space.

## Notice

Provision of Digital Assurance Checks for the Department for Business and Trade.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b345a842-7280-4c07-ae24-992486d02b28 |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2024 - 10 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,600 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GB GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b345a842-7280-4c07-ae24-992486d02b28

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b345a842-7280-4c07-ae24-992486d02b28
  8th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fe22b02-1d8c-44c7-9497-1dd610dd94ab
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cda9069-201c-43e4-aada-3b2660f7a5df
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/262321de-84e0-430c-8d25-1af9d14b2960
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/993e2550-b885-4fcc-8a15-0b52cbdfa82c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32e02994-6db7-4d0c-a000-7b9b8602a5b0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d3566d3-68cf-469e-b276-b0652eaf29ef
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/392addba-d556-42f6-b640-daf290931aa9
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