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title: "Contract for the Provision of Support Services to the Horizon Platform"
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# Contract for the Provision of Support Services to the Horizon Platform

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9800ba81-4618-4f03-85b8-9a0bca4933f7

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## Summary

The Department of International Trade is seeking a contractor for the provision of support services to its Horizon Platform. This tender, classified under "Systems support services" and "Software support services" (CPV codes 72253200 and 72261000), has a total contract value of £260,461. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2017 and will conclude on 30th September 2018. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having been completed on 29th September 2017, with the original tender period ending on 28th September 2017. The services are to be delivered in London, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in software support and systems maintenance. Businesses that specialise in IT services, particularly those offering tailored support and development for event management platforms, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Given the focus on supporting the Horizon Platform, companies with experience in integrating and managing complex software solutions and customer service components will find this procurement particularly relevant for growth opportunities.

## Notice

DIT has an events booking and managing platform called Horizon. This Contract provides continued support and development services to that platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ca0e23-295f-4fd8-9bfe-b21976fbb88f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £260,461 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £260,461 |
| 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 OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AW |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNOVISION EVENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72253200 - Systems support services
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2017 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ca0e23-295f-4fd8-9bfe-b21976fbb88f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ca0e23-295f-4fd8-9bfe-b21976fbb88f
  12th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ContractsRegister/ViewContractDetails?contractId=58e8825f-f3a4-e711-80e6-005056b64545
  ProContract Contracts Register Notice

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