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title: "Breathing Space Support Services Bridging Contract"
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buyer: "THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE"
published: "2021-03-04"
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# Breathing Space Support Services Bridging Contract

Buyer: THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c435852e-60e4-4302-93db-fe11e6b621df

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Breathing Space Support Services Bridging Contract" was conducted by The Insolvency Service, based in Birmingham, England. This specifically pertains to the provision of information systems and technology strategic review services valued at £221,800. The contract was awarded following a direct procurement method through a single tender action, which is a process below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 11 January 2021, while the contract is scheduled to run from 1 March 2021 to 31 August 2021.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in information technology and consultancy services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in delivering critical infrastructure and technology aligned with governmental objectives would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. With the continued need for support services in public sector projects, there are significant avenues for growth and collaboration in the contracting landscape.

## Notice

The continuation of a technical Delivery Partner to provide critical services on various project technical requirements aligned to the objectives of the Breathing Space Support Services project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b257ba2-0f13-4fc3-b595-9bcc055ca776 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £221,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £221,800 |
| 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 | THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6FD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMARTSOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b257ba2-0f13-4fc3-b595-9bcc055ca776

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b257ba2-0f13-4fc3-b595-9bcc055ca776
  4th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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