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title: "Improvements to statistical and geographical databases and open publishing tools / processes"
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# Improvements to statistical and geographical databases and open publishing tools / processes

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-effe25f2-a106-48ff-b12b-5d91dd79cb9f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government seeking improvements to its statistical and geographical databases, as outlined in the tender titled "Improvements to statistical and geographical databases and open publishing tools/processes". This contract falls within the IT services industry category and has a total value of £340,000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Digital Outcome Specialists 2 CCS Framework. The contract period commenced on 13 March 2018 and is set to conclude on 13 March 2020, with the tender period having ended on 5 December 2017.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services, particularly those experienced in software development and consulting. Companies with capabilities in cloud-based solutions and database management would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, fostering growth through partnerships with government bodies keen on improving their data management processes.

## Notice

Developing database assets for MHCLG's Analysis and Data Directorate, comprising a programme of tactical improvements to existing assets and supporting migration to new cloud-based alternatives. Additional information: Call off from Digital Outcome Specialists 2 - CCS Framework https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc3a7348-a4b4-479e-afbb-cb0812e27cb2 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2018 - 13 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £340,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2018 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc3a7348-a4b4-479e-afbb-cb0812e27cb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc3a7348-a4b4-479e-afbb-cb0812e27cb2
  6th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2c68ec6-aa57-4aa0-bdc2-9173b0629e37
  Contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/

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