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title: "Vertical Application Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d196af8d-c159-43a8-90b0-272a20972b3a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2024-04-26"
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# Vertical Application Solutions

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d196af8d-c159-43a8-90b0-272a20972b3a

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has completed the procurement process for the provision of Vertical Application Solutions through a pan-Government Collaborative Agreement. This agreement offers software solutions for various public sector bodies in the UK. The total contract value is £1.84 billion. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a tender deadline of September 21, 2022. The contract period spans from March 7, 2023, to March 6, 2027, facilitating opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses providing IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete due to the emphasis on their suitability. The procurement process was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, based in Liverpool, England. Future business growth possibilities arise from participating in the recommended vehicle for software solutions required by various UK public sector bodies.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority has put in place a pan-Government Collaborative Agreement for the provision of Vertical Application Solutions to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education and Devolved Administrations. This commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all who require software that was developed to meet the needs of their particular industry, as well as the associated essential hardware and professional services required to deliver the relevant software solution, in one procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b49ed8-c2b0-4642-b3b9-72fb57200560 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2023 - 6 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,840,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,840,000,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS A |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 48170000 - Compliance software package
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 48190000 - Educational software package
- 48217000 - Transaction-processing software package
- 48311000 - Document management software package
- 48332000 - Scheduling software package
- 48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package
- 48500000 - Communication and multimedia software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48780000 - System, storage and content management software package
- 48813000 - Passenger information system
- 48814000 - Medical information systems
- 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems
- 71354100 - Digital mapping services
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90714100 - Environmental information systems

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2024 at 15:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b49ed8-c2b0-4642-b3b9-72fb57200560
- 25 Apr 2024 at 15:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b49ed8-c2b0-4642-b3b9-72fb57200560
- 21 Nov 2023 at 11:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b49ed8-c2b0-4642-b3b9-72fb57200560
- 7 Apr 2023 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b49ed8-c2b0-4642-b3b9-72fb57200560
- 13 Sep 2022 at 10:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/422ee1d2-6ca2-4394-83c4-ad639810febe
- 31 Aug 2022 at 17:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/422ee1d2-6ca2-4394-83c4-ad639810febe
- 26 Aug 2022 at 14:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/422ee1d2-6ca2-4394-83c4-ad639810febe
- 18 Aug 2022 at 16:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/422ee1d2-6ca2-4394-83c4-ad639810febe
- 18 Aug 2022 at 16:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/422ee1d2-6ca2-4394-83c4-ad639810febe
- 18 Aug 2022 at 15:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/422ee1d2-6ca2-4394-83c4-ad639810febe
- 12 Aug 2022 at 15:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/422ee1d2-6ca2-4394-83c4-ad639810febe
- 12 Aug 2022 at 13:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/422ee1d2-6ca2-4394-83c4-ad639810febe
- 17 Jan 2022 at 11:31 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38a78e74-508f-44ed-b4a1-cb2d1025f70a
- 17 Jan 2022 at 11:27 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38a78e74-508f-44ed-b4a1-cb2d1025f70a
- 14 Jan 2022 at 09:08 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38a78e74-508f-44ed-b4a1-cb2d1025f70a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b49ed8-c2b0-4642-b3b9-72fb57200560
  26th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/422ee1d2-6ca2-4394-83c4-ad639810febe
  13th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38a78e74-508f-44ed-b4a1-cb2d1025f70a
  17th January 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6259
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df5c86b5-b29c-4086-98bb-2654a86804a9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc7e4ddb-1d67-45e8-b8d0-bee9e8a08682
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02c37b53-ac78-4acc-bfd6-20d9408be437
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1856e972-2c4d-41f3-81fa-735f762ad46f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67bf6385-ff66-4b98-a405-2ad30fdf6f4c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a4c80d9-3f97-4728-9d5a-cb8d69f69099
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3373e123-f981-4caf-8644-33e63dea9a64
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71d7b12d-3282-4541-b380-f59d35825b94
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2005a11-6fef-40d3-b3aa-845422367923
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f847e9be-67b2-4c7c-bac6-f76129a6a452
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d022c364-07dc-4c14-869e-726c44e061ee
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73e29584-b009-4fe3-a65d-2701cf578258
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccc10ae8-0ab7-4e0a-a1eb-2bca4f21dbbd
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a1fec1a-4984-4f3c-8eb0-d848d62ac89d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2321f03-b183-45aa-8347-088fd19a4ec6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/124f360c-87a5-4b70-bc42-717b711bb31a
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022293-2022
  Contract Notice
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/login?logout=1&alert=@kZ1T1VkaQ==NjJNT08=UFQxUlRXWTFWM
  Supplier Registration Service
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022331-2022
  Corrigendum F14 Notice reference: 2022/S 000-022331 was published on 12 August 2022. Please see Additional Text below.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023020-2022
  Corrigendum F14 Notice reference 2022/S 000-023020 was published on 18 August 2022 to provide details of the bidder webinar. Please see Additional Text below.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/636332b3-e021-45f4-b1a1-c37b8be17404
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73d978e8-9384-40b7-ab25-42c714c5559c
  RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions - Bidder Webinar 25 August 2022. The webinar was a reading of these slides, using the slides as the script.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae7270ee-f9a9-490a-be9f-123406c4c05f
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024371-2022
  Corrigendum F14 Notice reference: 2022/042674 was published on 31 August 2022. This Corrigendum was published to amend the time limit for receipt of tenders.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae0944c4-0110-4bdf-b294-eebd88fbe2e7
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025597-2022
  Corrigendum F14 Notice reference: 22022-042809 was published on 13 September 2022. This Corrigendum was published to amend the time limit for receipt of tenders.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bcfa51f9-371e-4dcf-a6a8-b85576d8e919
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1866a751-137a-4079-9805-10e206eb9932
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb97a2ae-9ba6-4083-adf2-a457a43e917d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36c265da-af1f-4696-a9ae-147808eb7bc6
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010281-2023
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01d42374-e7f9-4ea3-b7b0-b2c75bfa07fd

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/ccs

## Provenance

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