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title: "Information Sharing Channel"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2017-09-04"
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# Information Sharing Channel

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc7bea2f-44aa-41f2-9d44-20964e6a20c0

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## Summary

The procurement process is for an "Information Sharing Channel" tender issued by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on internet development services within the UK. The tender was initiated as a direct procurement method through a single tender action, valued at £50,000. The contract period commenced on 28 August 2017 and will conclude on 27 September 2018. The tender period ended on 11 July 2017, and delivery is expected in London, England.

This contract presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and internet services sector to engage in public procurement. Given the direct procurement method and the nature of the services required, businesses that specialise in internet development and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract also supports the growth of SMEs by providing an accessible entry point for them to work with government bodies.

## Notice

CCCO17A21 Information Sharing Channel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822c550a-9b2e-46cf-aa11-30bf3b3941ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2017 - 27 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APOLITICAL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72420000 - Internet development services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2017 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822c550a-9b2e-46cf-aa11-30bf3b3941ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/822c550a-9b2e-46cf-aa11-30bf3b3941ba
  4th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7e432a5-a0e0-4904-a059-bd78b53e75c9
  Redacted Award Letter

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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