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title: "Castle Release 7"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1646906-655c-4265-bcbb-d1d8d2065e25"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2017-11-21"
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# Castle Release 7

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1646906-655c-4265-bcbb-d1d8d2065e25

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Castle Release 7," undertaken by The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, falls under the IT services industry category, specifically for software packages and information systems. The procurement was initiated as a direct tender and has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £28,720. The tender period closed on 11 October 2017, and the contract was active from 16 October 2017 to 31 January 2018. The delivery for this contract is set to take place in the South West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in software development and IT consultancy, particularly those capable of delivering specialised software solutions. Companies with expertise in software package implementation or IT support would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, as this procurement showcases the type of projects that may arise in the government sector, targeting both efficiency and technical innovation.

## Notice

Castle Release 7

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f9a9fe4-92f0-432a-b165-e995dc67c9fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,720 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,720 |
| 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 | THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHERSOFT LTD EM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2017 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f9a9fe4-92f0-432a-b165-e995dc67c9fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f9a9fe4-92f0-432a-b165-e995dc67c9fd
  21st November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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