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title: "VOA BST Programme - Main Delivery Partner"
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# VOA BST Programme - Main Delivery Partner

Buyer: VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a059d12b-abed-4239-9e76-5fb9d4d23f96

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## Summary

The Valuation Office Agency is seeking a Main Delivery Partner for the VOA BST Programme through a selective procurement process under the Digital Outcomes & Specialists 4 (DOS 4) Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £16,000,000, has been awarded to Cognizant Worldwide Limited and is set to run from 26th April 2021 to 25th April 2023. This procurement marks the completion of the tendering stage, with the contract period already active and located in England. The previous tender period ended on 23rd April 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and internet services. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions and reliable IT support are well-suited to compete in similar future contracts, especially as the trend towards digital transformation in public services continues to grow. SMEs capable of agile delivery and collaboration with larger partners may find significant avenues for expansion and collaboration within this framework.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. VOA BST Programme - Main Delivery Partner Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Digital Outcomes & Specialists 4 (DOS 4) Framework Agreement RM1043.6) This contract is for the provision of VOA BST Programme - Main Delivery Partner

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00b2ef36-960a-42a5-ad23-7b4eb33d44ce |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2021 - 25 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 | VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COGNIZANT WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2021 at 11:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00b2ef36-960a-42a5-ad23-7b4eb33d44ce
- 12 May 2021 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00b2ef36-960a-42a5-ad23-7b4eb33d44ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00b2ef36-960a-42a5-ad23-7b4eb33d44ce
  11th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32fe8d50-0db3-4ee3-a504-aa81362dc5ab
  Redacted Contract

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