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title: "Procurement to support DIGITS"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dbe7d943-fc40-461d-ba15-6d9f672633a1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE : CABINET OFFICE"
published: "2020-07-22"
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# Procurement to support DIGITS

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbe7d943-fc40-461d-ba15-6d9f672633a1

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Procurement to support DIGITS" was initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, a key buyer from the Cabinet Office, focused on the technical services industry. This tender, which has recently completed its award phase, involved a total contract value of £280,000 and ran through a selectively awarded framework agreement. The contract period spanned from March 16, 2020, to August 16, 2020, with the tender period concluding on February 25, 2020. The services required were intended for delivery across various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, London, and the South East.

This procurement opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technical services sector, as the tender explicitly supports SME participation. Businesses with expertise in system support or those providing technical consultancy services are encouraged to engage, as this contract could enable them to expand their portfolio and gain valuable experience with a significant public sector client. Companies in this field should consider leveraging this opportunity to build partnerships and enhance their competitive position in future tenders.

## Notice

The Crown Commercial Service require support to complete a procurement in relation to the DIGITS system. 1 month extension added

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d09230-ed66-4f67-9a86-0e149518f27e |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2020 - 16 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,000 |
| 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 : 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 | INITIAL SPARK CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2020 at 10:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d09230-ed66-4f67-9a86-0e149518f27e
- 15 Apr 2020 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d09230-ed66-4f67-9a86-0e149518f27e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d09230-ed66-4f67-9a86-0e149518f27e
  22nd July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/674034e3-b006-4379-9d03-091de39cb5d8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1ae27eb-80dc-44ec-ace1-71437ebbfbde
  Contract Change Notice

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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