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title: "DIT ICT Transformation - Define and Develop Strategic Level Options"
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# DIT ICT Transformation - Define and Develop Strategic Level Options

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb9103cf-e9e0-41af-99c5-c913f52614fd

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Department of International Trade (DIT) for the project titled "DIT ICT Transformation - Define and Develop Strategic Level Options". This initiative falls under the category of Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services, with a total value of £58,500. The contract period began on March 6, 2017, and concluded on March 31, 2017. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The award date for this contract was February 27, 2017, and it was officially published on September 13, 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses familiar with strategic ICT planning, particularly those with expertise in delivering comprehensive business cases that meet HM Treasury standards. Companies capable of supporting large governmental organisations in decision-making processes related to ICT transformation would find this contract particularly relevant. While the awarded supplier, Rainmaker Solutions Limited, is a larger entity, this opens avenues for other businesses, especially larger consultancies with a proven track record in public sector projects, to partner or engage with similar initiatives in the future.

## Notice

Support to DIT to define and develop strategic level options for DIT ICT to support board level decision-making. The supplier will deliver a Strategic Outline Business Case, to HM Treasury standards, drafted to enable DIT to proceed through the formal business case approvals process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9fbfa9f-5508-4942-a5dd-acb2816528e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,500 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AW |
| 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 | RAINMAKER SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2017 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9fbfa9f-5508-4942-a5dd-acb2816528e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9fbfa9f-5508-4942-a5dd-acb2816528e3
  13th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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