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title: "Skype Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-82f45f0d-c532-4871-b8d4-df2505eb9cdb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2018-08-31"
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# Skype Support Services

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82f45f0d-c532-4871-b8d4-df2505eb9cdb

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office is seeking support for "Skype Support Services" in the IT services industry, specifically under software packages and information systems. The procurement process is complete, with the contract awarded on 20 July 2018 to Nexus Open Systems Limited for a total value of £49,718.11. The contract period runs from 23 July 2018 to 1 June 2019. The procurement method used was limited, involving competitive quotations below the threshold, and the tender's closing date was on 2 July 2018. The location for service delivery is in the South West region of England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development and technical support. Companies with expertise in systems integration, customer support, and related IT solutions would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement processes. As the office manages crucial maritime data, businesses that can deliver responsive and tailored IT solutions would likely find opportunities for growth in supporting governmental technology needs.

## Notice

Skype Support Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e5c01b-5a7b-435a-97cc-07439c7bb2e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2018 - 1 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,718 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,718 |
| 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 | THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEXUS OPEN SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2018 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e5c01b-5a7b-435a-97cc-07439c7bb2e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5e5c01b-5a7b-435a-97cc-07439c7bb2e0
  31st August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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