Award

Unified Communication support and professional services

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

15 Aug 2024 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Unified Communication support and professional services," classified under the Software package and information systems category (CPV code: 48000000). The contract, worth £120,000, covers services to be delivered primarily in Blackburn (postal code BB1 7DY). The tender, procured through a single tender action (below threshold), was published with key dates including the tender period end on 14 May 2024 and the contract period spanning from 21 June 2024 to 21 July 2025. This process has transitioned to the award stage as of 15 August 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in software and information systems, particularly those with expertise in unified communication support and professional services. The successful bidder, Cloud Nexus, reflects the suitability of the opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises that can provide specialised communication services and support. Participation in such tenders can lead to business growth by expanding service offerings within the public sector and enhancing an organisation’s portfolio with government contracts.

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Notice Title

Unified Communication support and professional services

Notice Description

Award of contract for Unified Communication support and professional services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-011511ac-7757-487d-a42b-a798cf966dd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7cdff1d-14d1-4281-88bb-0cb04b4a840b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2024 - 21 Jul 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLOUD NEXUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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