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title: "FITS Technical Support/Authoring Service"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
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# FITS Technical Support/Authoring Service

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-979edb7f-5830-414a-9b3d-4f34c92b2ad3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Justice as the buying organisation, seeking technical support and authoring services under the title "FITS Technical Support/Authoring Service." This contract falls within the IT services category and primarily targets delivery within the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 30 March 2016, with a contract period extending from 31 March 2016 to 30 March 2018, and the total contract value was £660,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and support services. Companies with expertise in areas such as end-user computing, cloud design, and secure networks would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar contracts. Moreover, businesses looking to expand their footprint in government contracts, especially large firms like 6 POINT 6 LIMITED that have already secured engagements in this sector, can benefit from such procurement opportunities to enhance their growth and service offerings.

## Notice

Provision of Technical Support/Authoring Service to provide outputs in support of the FITS Programme work areas: End User Computing; Hosting; Security; Gateways/Proxies; Cloud Design; Secure Networks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea60a235-c4cc-4aa1-b85f-ed6d16e83ed2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2016 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £660,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £660,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9AJ |
| 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 | 6 POINT 6 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2018 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea60a235-c4cc-4aa1-b85f-ed6d16e83ed2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea60a235-c4cc-4aa1-b85f-ed6d16e83ed2
  22nd February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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