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Contract for the Provision of ColumbusCare Premier Support to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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26 Apr 2022 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of ColumbusCare Premier Support", which falls under the category of IT services, specifically the maintenance of information technology software. The procurement process utilised a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 26 March 2022. The contract commenced on 27 March 2022 and will conclude on 26 March 2023. The total contract value is £35,916 and the delivery address is located in Birmingham (postal code B15 2TT).

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT service sector, particularly those specialising in software maintenance and support services. Businesses that can offer robust IT solutions and maintain high standards of customer service would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, as demonstrated by Columbus Global UK Ltd, the awarded supplier. Engaging in such procurement processes can facilitate growth and enhance visibility for SMEs within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of ColumbusCare Premier Support to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Provision of ColumbusCare Premier Support. Made as a call off to FRAM SC2576/14

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-126067c0-f6ca-466e-99c4-bd6dd65ac9f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a206247-9129-4a34-b037-a19047e98293
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,916 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,916 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2022 - 26 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLUMBUS GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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