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title: "Economic analysis and cloud strategy service"
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# Economic analysis and cloud strategy service

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82d8b6b0-32f0-46e0-9dcf-a76975a13474

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service is conducting a public procurement process titled "Economic analysis and cloud strategy service," aimed at providing computer-related services. This tender is classified under the CPV code 72500000, focusing on consultancy and support within the computer industry. The procurement method employed is selective, operating through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 4th September 2017 and conclude by 31st March 2018. Although the tender period has ended, it was initially scheduled to close on 18th August 2017, with a contract value of £230,000. The service's delivery addresses are primarily located in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity presents a substantial growth avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the computer consultancy sector. Businesses with expertise in economic analysis, stakeholder engagement, and cloud strategies can compete effectively for this contract. Given the focus on developing methodologies and strengthening business cases within a governmental context, firms that have prior experience in similar projects or possess demonstrable capabilities in navigating domestic procurement environments will be well-positioned to succeed.

## Notice

Prepare for and carry out the Pre-discovery to scope out the domestic procurement environments to produce clear mapping of the legal and regulatory frameworks in place Develop an evaluation methodology for 10 countries in scope, to allow 3 to be selected for pre-discovery during the remainder of the 2017-18 financial year, followed by proposed delivery phases of work Strengthen the economic case and further develop the full business case to submit to the FCO Prosperity Fund Board and SIRO for sign off and approval Develop requirements for delivery partner(s) in the 3 countries, including early market engagement Analyse and write up pre-discovery findings and outcomes, and update discovery / delivery plans Engage in stakeholder mapping and relationship building with key ministerial and official counterparts Scope out the requirements for the team that will take this piece of work forward and establish the right capabilities to execute the plan for the proposed delivery phases of work from April 2018 onwards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea20149-f8c3-4c5e-b067-3c1dec3c08e5 |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8DX |
| 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 | METHODS BUSINESS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2017 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea20149-f8c3-4c5e-b067-3c1dec3c08e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aea20149-f8c3-4c5e-b067-3c1dec3c08e5
  12th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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