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Framework Agreement for Software Reseller Services

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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04 May 2023 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset Council has awarded a contract for a Framework Agreement for Software Reseller Services worth £30 million. The procurement process, which was an open procedure, started on May 1, 2023, and will end on April 30, 2027. The contract is in the IT services category under the CPV scheme, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Businesses in the South West region of the United Kingdom may find opportunities to supply computer software and associated services to the council.

This procurement process led to three suppliers, including Bytes Software Services, Crayon Ltd, and Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, being awarded the framework agreement. The suppliers will have the opportunity to participate in further competition exercises during the contract period. This contract, with an estimated value between £15 million to £30 million, is suitable for both large and small to medium-sized businesses in the IT services sector. Interested businesses can visit the Somerset Council website for more details on how to participate in future competitions.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Software Reseller Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking Suppliers to supply computer software and associated services from a wide variety of software vendors. The Authority is looking to appoint experienced, knowledgeable Suppliers to the framework who are able to deliver best value across a wide range of software products. The Authority intends to create a framework agreement with three awarded suppliers. Suppliers will not be ranked and, where required, will be invited to participate in each further competition exercise. The Authority anticipates the full contract value to be in the region of 15 million - 30 million. This is an estimated value based on spend data for software services and includes some contingency to allow for changes in our requirements. This should not be taken as a spend commitment and the Authority reserves the right to purchase in-scope services via other routes during the term of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cb70d5a-25ef-4aee-8ad5-7771cc14c1d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2027 4-5 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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Iain Copeland
Contact Email
iain.copeland@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

CRAYON

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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