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EHRC 1617-44 Finance systems

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

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29 Jun 2018 at 07:35

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13 Jun 2018 at 09:37

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13 Jun 2017 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has successfully completed the public procurement process for their contract titled "EHRC 1617-44 Finance systems". This tender, which falls under the category of Information Technology Services, was conducted in the United Kingdom and employed an open procurement method. The contract period commenced on 24th May 2017 and concluded on 23rd May 2020. The total value of the contract was approximately £182,059.56, with a minimum value of £77,464.80 noted. The tender period ended on 1st May 2017, indicating key dates that prospective businesses should consider for similar opportunities.

This procurement project presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in IT and software support services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract focused on providing second and third line support for finance software, alongside training, guidance for upgrades, and patch management, making it appealing to businesses with expertise in these areas. Firms with a solid track record in IT services, particularly those adept at delivering tailored support and training, would do well to explore similar upcoming tenders in this robust market.

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Notice Title

EHRC 1617-44 Finance systems

Notice Description

Second and third line support for our portfolio of finance software; training and support as required; best practice advice and guidance concerning upgrading and patching of systems. Act as source of patching software and notification. To provide a support service acting as a second and third line to the Commission's in-house ICT Service Desk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08734a1d-19ad-4eb9-bc33-aa00e27529aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb04d0cb-31f2-48b6-8a59-22e4c167d62f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£182,059 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,059 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
23 May 2017 - 23 May 2020 3-4 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
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAPPHIRE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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