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title: "Basic Digital Service Transition to Live Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1a1a878-8e53-49a9-90ef-7354792ed266"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE"
published: "2018-02-06"
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# Basic Digital Service Transition to Live Service

Buyer: DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1a1a878-8e53-49a9-90ef-7354792ed266

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Basic Digital Service Transition to Live Service" was conducted by the Disclosure and Barring Service, which is located in Liverpool, England. This contract falls under the IT services industry category and was awarded following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st July 2017, with the contract period commencing on 1st August 2017 and concluding on 31st January 2018. The award notice was published on 6th February 2018, with a contract value of £322,895, and the contract was awarded to IBM Limited.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in consulting, software development, and internet support. Companies that are well-equipped to support public sector digital transitions or have experience in managing complex service integrations will find themselves poised to compete. The competitive advantage lies in demonstrating proficiency in managing both the technical and operational aspects of digital services within governmental frameworks.

## Notice

The Supplier shall: 1. Assist with shaping and guiding the transition to live operations of the Basic Application Digital Service; 2. Support the Customer through the phase of the Basic Application Digital Service where access will be limited ("Private Beta Phase") (~ September to December 2017).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c586048-523a-4761-95c1-3519dd31f388 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £322,895 |
| 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 | DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## 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 Feb 2018 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c586048-523a-4761-95c1-3519dd31f388

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c586048-523a-4761-95c1-3519dd31f388
  6th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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