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title: "Software Development Capability Services"
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# Software Development Capability Services

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b86ab330-4f6e-4bfa-8d08-9ba4dc48f908

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to the award of a contract for "Software Development Capability Services" by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), part of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The contract, valued at £524,250, targets the IT services industry, specifically in London, UK. It was officially awarded on 31st March 2021, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2021 and concluding on 31st March 2022. This process was initiated as a selective procurement method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in Ruby-on-Rails and full-stack development. Businesses that can offer innovative IT solutions and enhance national capacity for product safety will find this contract appealing. By participating in such tenders, these businesses can not only grow their service portfolio but also establish long-term relationships with government organisations, paving the way for future contracts and collaborations.

## Notice

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), part of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy have awarded a contract for Level 5 SFIA Senior Ruby-on-Rails Front End and Full-stack developers required to work as part of a team of R-o-R developers for ongoing development of digital services that help OPSS support building national capacity for product safety, specifically for: * The Product Safety Database (PSD), and * Submit a Cosmetic Notification Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/240ee37d-e88b-460c-b36b-e6787e77b935 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £524,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £524,250 |
| 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | ADROC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 May 2021 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/240ee37d-e88b-460c-b36b-e6787e77b935

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/240ee37d-e88b-460c-b36b-e6787e77b935
  14th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c756b744-cceb-4da2-9c84-3574f08a7cfa

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