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title: "Ministers Correspondence Unit (MCU) Casework Management Solution"
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# Ministers Correspondence Unit (MCU) Casework Management Solution

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5407a48-b3f9-496c-af17-016bf49cde87

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has awarded a contract for the "Ministers Correspondence Unit (MCU) Casework Management Solution." This project falls under the services category, specifically focused on database-management systems. The tender was completed with an award value of £156,274 on 12th March 2017, and the contract period extends from 13th March 2017 to 12th March 2019. This procurement was executed through a limited method, whereby the award was made without prior publication of a contract notice. The services are intended to manage parliamentary questions and correspondence effectively from MPs and the public across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT solutions and database management systems to expand their operations. Companies that have expertise in developing or implementing casework management systems, particularly those capable of meeting governmental requirements, would be well-positioned to participate in future tenders similar to this. The procurement favourably aligns with larger firms experienced in public sector contracts, enabling them to leverage the award for reference and credibility in the industry.

## Notice

The Parliamentary and Ministerial Relations Group within Defra's Strategy and Private Office Directorate require an IT system to manage parliamentary questions, correspondence from MP's and questions from the general public.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14ee553e-0687-4d47-a341-94e197d7dda1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2017 - 12 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £156,274 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,274 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | FIVIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48612000 - Database-management system

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2017 at 17:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14ee553e-0687-4d47-a341-94e197d7dda1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14ee553e-0687-4d47-a341-94e197d7dda1
  28th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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