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Licensing, Connections and Support

THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

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24 Feb 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Charity Commission For England And Wales has completed the procurement process for the "Licensing, Connections and Support" contract, aimed at supplying Objective ECM Licences and 'Connect' Connections, along with professional services for upgrades and system enhancements. This contract, classified under document management software packages and development services, had an initial tender period ending on 6th January 2025 and involves a contract period from 17th February 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement method was selective, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the total value awarded being £530,000. This contract is primarily based in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in document management software, particularly those providing licencing solutions and professional support services. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses like these can leverage such government contracts to enhance their market presence and secure stable revenue streams, fostering growth and sustainability. The procurement process indicates an emphasis on professional services, making it an attractive opportunity for firms that excel in system upgrades and technical enhancements.

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Notice Title

Licensing, Connections and Support

Notice Description

Supply of Objective ECM Licences and 'Connect' Connections. The Contract includes provision of Professional Services to carry out upgrades and system enhancements. The Contract includes a 12 month optional extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-033ebd3b-f7f6-44c9-9294-2261f6cbac0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/826bbdf5-8106-49b8-ab03-6eaa6b28eff7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48311000 - Document management software package

72212311 - Document management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£238,114 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£530,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 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
THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7YX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OBJECTIVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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