---
title: "FrameMaker Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d65050c8-bd43-469f-8216-7b5e2a71a419"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE"
published: "2019-11-18"
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# FrameMaker Subscription

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d65050c8-bd43-469f-8216-7b5e2a71a419

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Cabinet Office seeking a provider for a FrameMaker Software License Subscription, classified under research and development consultancy services. The procurement method used is a direct approach through a single tender action, and the contract value is £48,630. The tender period ended on 28th March 2019, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st April 2019, running until 31st March 2020. It covers various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software licensing and consultancy services, especially those with expertise in research and development. Companies that are well-suited to compete for this tender are likely to be larger firms or established providers, given the nature of the services and the existing award to Mekon Ltd. The aim of this procurement is to facilitate access to essential services that can enhance operational capabilities for the Cabinet Office.

## Notice

Provision of Frame Maker Software License Subscription. Additional information: .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3718976b-06aa-4170-bdb6-569bcf6e8207 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,630 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2019 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3718976b-06aa-4170-bdb6-569bcf6e8207

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3718976b-06aa-4170-bdb6-569bcf6e8207
  18th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11d26075-6fe4-49f8-99e5-7e7a623a6ab0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52539a08-9f31-40b2-b63c-7cbf7f85d5ab

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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