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title: "Provision of Consultancy for the Review of Software Updates and Safety Cases - D"
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# Provision of Consultancy for the Review of Software Updates and Safety Cases - D

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-904c05f4-7908-4ee4-a3dc-69f5510de029

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, relates to the provision of consultancy for reviewing software updates and safety cases, classified under transport systems consultancy services. The project, valued at £50,500, was executed through a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 24th July 2017 and concluded on 18th September 2017. The relevant procurement details were published on 17th May 2018, with the final award made on 21st July 2017.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for consultancy firms specialising in software updates, safety analysis, and transport systems. Businesses well-prepared to compete would typically be those offering technical testing and consultancy services, capable of delivering innovative solutions in the transport sector. Given the increasing focus on transport safety and efficiency, companies with expertise in research and development in this space are particularly suited to engage with such tenders.

## Notice

A Review of Software Updates and Safety Cases for DfT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c709eba2-bc1a-4f8a-bfac-4a0433dfd5a5 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2017 - 18 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,500 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 May 2018 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c709eba2-bc1a-4f8a-bfac-4a0433dfd5a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c709eba2-bc1a-4f8a-bfac-4a0433dfd5a5
  17th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f70bda6-5318-4fc2-8e8c-25c658353717
  REDACTED-CCCC17A56 - Agreement Annexes - Services v1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd8443cb-843e-4a72-99a3-1afae4ccc7cc
  REDACTED-Award Letter

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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