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title: "UK SBS IT17368 BEIS Lead Technical Architect"
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# UK SBS IT17368 BEIS Lead Technical Architect

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99b0099b-84a3-48c8-a7ec-6f4be0763ff8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "UK SBS IT17368 BEIS Lead Technical Architect" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This contract falls under the IT services industry, specifically consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation for a value of £91,200. The tender period concluded on 29th August 2017, while the contract was awarded on 6th October 2017, with a contract execution period starting from 9th October 2017 to 8th January 2018. The delivery location for the services is in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to engage in public sector IT services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit, as the tender indicates a preference for suppliers of this scale. Companies specialising in technical architecture, digital service development, or IT consultancy will be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, especially those meeting the Digital Service Standard in subsequent phases.

## Notice

This contract is for a Lead Technical Architect to provide technical leadership to the development team at BEIS. The aim is to create digital services that support grant applications, assessments and on-going monitoring. This is in Beta phase and so any subsequent phases will require a Digital Service Standard assessment and GDS Spend approval. This contract was procured via further competition on Lot 2 of CCS RM1043iv Digital Outcomes and Specialists.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3870f243-93cc-46ea-97b6-86b8557304a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2017 - 8 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,200 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMPIRIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2017 at 11:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3870f243-93cc-46ea-97b6-86b8557304a7
- 28 Nov 2017 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3870f243-93cc-46ea-97b6-86b8557304a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3870f243-93cc-46ea-97b6-86b8557304a7
  28th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/digital-outcomes-and-specialists/opportunities/5116
  Published Requirements

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