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title: "EXTENSION - Digital Infrastructure Replacement Project"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# EXTENSION - Digital Infrastructure Replacement Project

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce6ce510-18bf-4c82-8262-a7fc425279ca

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## Summary

The DfTc - Department for Transport has completed the tender process for the "EXTENSION - Digital Infrastructure Replacement Project," which falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support. The project aims to facilitate the next phase of the Digital Infrastructure Replacement initiative, crucial for the ICT Cloud Transformation Programme and the Agency Knowledge Information Management Strategy. The contract, valued at £118,910, was awarded on 1st October 2020 and ran until 30th September 2021. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, with delivery focused in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the IT sector looking to expand their customer base. Companies with capabilities in business change services, programme communications management, end-user training, and support for Office 365 and SharePoint would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with such initiatives can enhance a business's visibility and credibility, potentially leading to more significant projects and long-term partnerships in the public sector.

## Notice

A business change service is required in order to begin the next step of the Digital Infrastructure Replacement project which is a key enabler for the ICT Cloud Transformation Programme and wider Agency Knowledge Information Management Strategy. Service outputs include management of all programme communications, messages coordination of end user training, floorwalkers and drop in workshops for Office 365 and Sharepoint.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98779dd3-660a-4c10-9435-d9a4bf391e3f |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,910 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,910 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE STRATEGY & ARCHITECTURE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 13:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98779dd3-660a-4c10-9435-d9a4bf391e3f
- 12 Nov 2021 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98779dd3-660a-4c10-9435-d9a4bf391e3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98779dd3-660a-4c10-9435-d9a4bf391e3f
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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