Tender

0460 Information Services Software, Hosting and Associated Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 May 2017 at 09:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently managing a tender for the Framework Agreement titled "0460 Information Services Software, Hosting and Associated Services." This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category and is aimed at delivering crucial software and hosting services to the Council and various other public sector organisations. Bids for this open procedure must be received by 25th October 2016, and the contract is set to commence on 14th November 2016 and conclude on 13th November 2020. The approximate value of the contract is £50 million, with a minimum value of £1 million, and the services will be delivered in the East of England region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development, IT services, and cloud hosting solutions, to expand their operations within the public sector. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to participate, as the framework is designed to accommodate various contracting bodies, including local councils and NHS partners. By winning this contract, businesses can establish long-term engagements and broaden their portfolios in government projects, contributing to their growth and market visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

0460 Information Services Software, Hosting and Associated Services

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to provide it, and other Contracting Bodies access to a sole supplier who will work in partnership to meet the Parties requirements in delivering software and hosting services supporting their business needs. These requirements will be called off the framework in the following services; * Microsoft Enterprise Agreement * General Software Services * General Hosting Services It is proposed that the Framework would be procured on terms which would allow access for other Public Sector organisations including but not limited to subsidiaries, LATVs, LATCs, Unitary, Borough and District Councils, Higher Education Institutes / Universities, CCGs and NHS partners. These Contracting Bodies will be responsible for ordering of, and payment for, their own services through this agreement Additional information: This competition will be run using ECC's Supplier Portal, Ariba. Where you are interested in this opportunity please register on the supplier portal as soon as possible by following the instructions available on the ECC Supplying the Council website. Once registration is complete please could you confirm in a response, the following information: * Your contact name and Supplier ID/User ANID from your Ariba registration details To the following e-mail addresses; email2workspace-prod+ECC+WS837707104+c14y@ansmtp.ariba.com If you have already registered on the system there is no need to re-register but please provide the information requested above. Following registration on the Supplier Portal all further communication with us should be made via the Ariba tendering event message board.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1845b695-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/530724ae-f49a-4c58-8062-f9a81e4e09ae
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Nov 2016 - 13 Nov 2020 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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