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title: "Ministers Correspondence Unit (MCU) Casework Management"
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# Ministers Correspondence Unit (MCU) Casework Management

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa4438d1-6ecf-44b8-a907-5fce29fc6fc7

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking solutions for the "Ministers Correspondence Unit (MCU) Casework Management" system, particularly the addition and replacement for the Info Rights Tracker (IRT). This procurement, classified under software and information systems, has reached the award stage as of 21 February 2018, and the contract value is set at £20,000. The contract period commences on 21 February 2018 and concludes on 12 March 2019, and the tender was previously open until 21 January 2018.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the software sector, particularly in casework management and administration software. Businesses with expertise in providing bespoke software solutions that meet the needs of government organisations would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially those experienced in integrating systems into existing frameworks used by public sector bodies.

## Notice

E.case addition FOI Team - addition and replacement for Info Rights Tracker (IRT) Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. "

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f59acd-8e75-4f4f-a30f-5c2a7e771789 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2018 - 12 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48219300 - Administration software package

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f59acd-8e75-4f4f-a30f-5c2a7e771789

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82f59acd-8e75-4f4f-a30f-5c2a7e771789
  21st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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