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title: "DCD Service Management Services ('SMS')"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b3e1f5c-26b6-4dbf-a97d-da754af03314"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF JUSTICE"
published: "2019-10-10"
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# DCD Service Management Services ('SMS')

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b3e1f5c-26b6-4dbf-a97d-da754af03314

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has completed a procurement process for DCD Service Management Services (SMS) with a contract value of £13,400,000 under a selective procurement method. The project falls within the IT services industry, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The contract period was from 21 November 2017 to 20 November 2019, and it included delivery across various regions including the United Kingdom and Europe. The tender process, which was initiated as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Methods Advisory Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those involved in consulting and software development, to engage with government contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore this sector, as the procurement process acknowledges their suitability in this context. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and adapt to the needs of the Ministry of Justice may find this tender a pathway to growth and further collaboration in the public sector.

## Notice

DCD Service Management Services ('SMS')

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e024a651-eb9e-44f6-8fe7-fb8f1a9d74ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2017 - 20 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,400,000 |
| 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 | METHODS ADVISORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2019 at 15:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e024a651-eb9e-44f6-8fe7-fb8f1a9d74ac
- 20 Feb 2018 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e024a651-eb9e-44f6-8fe7-fb8f1a9d74ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e024a651-eb9e-44f6-8fe7-fb8f1a9d74ac
  10th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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