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title: "DCLG Operation of the opendatacommunities site and associated services"
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# DCLG Operation of the opendatacommunities site and associated services

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5d3df87-0b0e-46aa-bc38-df161e853fc0

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DCLG Operation of the opendatacommunities site and associated services" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service in the IT services industry. This contract has been awarded to Swirrl UK Limited for a total value of £322,300, following a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 20th February 2017 to 20th February 2019. The award notice was published on 21st September 2017, confirming the completion of the process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete, given the scaled nature of the services required. Engaging in such opportunities can help expand their portfolio and establish long-lasting relationships with government entities.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes only. DCLG operation of the OpenDataCommunities open data publishing site and associated services. CPD04/117/121.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0302d4d3-a7c5-4af5-9b80-31a9c3c281d0 |
| 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 | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2017 - 20 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £322,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £322,300 |
| 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 |
| Locality | ST LEONARDS ON SEA |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN37 7GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Ashdown |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2017 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0302d4d3-a7c5-4af5-9b80-31a9c3c281d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0302d4d3-a7c5-4af5-9b80-31a9c3c281d0
  21st September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb2bd59f-c62b-4d28-8a1e-3b4e9380185d
  CPD04/117/121 Award

## Provenance

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