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title: "SOC Resource Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2b3e162-a145-41aa-9998-e8e0fe031401"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFSTED"
published: "2020-05-12"
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# SOC Resource Service

Buyer: OFSTED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2b3e162-a145-41aa-9998-e8e0fe031401

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "SOC Resource Service" was conducted by OFSTED, a regulatory body based in Manchester, England. The contract, successfully awarded to SMARTSOURCING LIMITED, pertains to the software package and information systems industry category and involved a total value of £58,400. This procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 11 Framework Agreement, with the contract period starting on 20th January 2020 and ending on 29th May 2020. The tender period concluded on 10th January 2020.

This awarded contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the software and cloud support sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide similar services. With OFSTED's interest in utilising cloud-based solutions, potential suppliers who excel in software development, IT support, and systems integration may find valuable prospects for collaboration and growth in future tenders or contracts under the G-Cloud framework.

## Notice

Please note that this contract has already been awarded and that this contract is being published for transparency purposes only. Call Off from Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 11 Framework Agreement (RM1557.11). Lot 3 Cloud Support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e319be-b5ed-467e-83dc-fff56dc52154 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2020 - 29 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,400 |
| 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 | OFSTED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 May 2020 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e319be-b5ed-467e-83dc-fff56dc52154

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e319be-b5ed-467e-83dc-fff56dc52154
  12th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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