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IT Software Partnership

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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01 Dec 2021 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has completed a public procurement process for an IT Software Partnership, with a total contract value of £4,000,000. The scope of the tender was to seek a supplier to assist in providing software to Forestry England, classified under information technology services. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure, and the contract was awarded on 25 June 2021, with the contract period running from 26 June 2021 to 24 June 2026. The primary location for this service delivery includes the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in public sector projects. Companies that can effectively demonstrate their capacity to support software provision and management in a large-scale environment would be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this a suitable arena, leveraging their agility and specialised capabilities to meet the needs of government organisations like Forestry England.

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Notice Title

IT Software Partnership

Notice Description

We are seeking a supplier to support us in the provision of software to Forestry England (FE).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c06962b-45d2-48f6-9f45-06b8b1f3804c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9be0a43e-e366-4983-8e57-66662b03b36e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2021 - 24 Jun 2026 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
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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