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title: "WP1949- Stackoverflow"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9838f6e-26ae-498c-aaf4-cd8deee7c969"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE"
published: "2021-07-30"
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# WP1949- Stackoverflow

Buyer: GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9838f6e-26ae-498c-aaf4-cd8deee7c969

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## Summary

The Government Digital Service is seeking to enhance its digital hiring practices through the procurement titled "WP1949- Stackoverflow," classified under IT services. This tender, awarded to Stack Exchange, Inc., was finalised on 25 March 2021, with a contract period spanning from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022. The total value of the contract is £21,000, and the procurement method executed was a direct single tender action, positioned below the threshold category. The primary delivery address for this contract is located in London, E1 8QS.

This opportunity can significantly stimulate business growth for organisations that specialise in software development and digital consulting, especially those that are SMEs. Companies with expertise in providing innovative recruitment platforms or digital services that engage developers would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders, allowing them to expand their presence in the public sector and collaborate with governmental entities.

## Notice

Stack Overflow is a platform where developers post queries and answer questions about programming. It also allows job advertisements and the GDS recruitment team utilise this aspect to reach out to developers who may not look on Civil Services jobs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d989a36-b30f-47f4-8c4d-7bce1b7e9baf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STACK EXCHANGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2021 at 15:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d989a36-b30f-47f4-8c4d-7bce1b7e9baf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d989a36-b30f-47f4-8c4d-7bce1b7e9baf
  30th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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