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IDOX support & Maintenance (For VEAT notification purpose only)

BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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09 Aug 2017 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract for support and maintenance services for its existing IDOX system, valued at £480,000. This tender falls under the IT services category and was conducted through a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without a call for competition due to the absence of alternative providers. The contract period starts on 30 October 2017 and concludes on 29 October 2021. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 8 August 2017 and the award announcement on 9 August 2017. The location for the delivery of these services is in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software support and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in the IDOX system and its functionalities. While competition was absent for this specific contract due to intellectual property restrictions, businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience and a strong technical capability could find future opportunities in similar tenders. The exclusive nature of this contract may also encourage interested stakeholders to consider partnerships or collaborations to enhance their service offerings in public sector IT support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IDOX support & Maintenance (For VEAT notification purpose only)

Notice Description

The Council is looking to contract for Support & Maintenance services ONLY for its existing IDOX system. The Council has perpetual licenses to use the IDOX System. The requirement is solely to contract for ongoing support & maintenance of the IDOX system to enable the council to access fixes, patches and new versions which is only available via IDOX. This is not a contract to procure a system, it is to support the system the council already owns in perpetuity. Competition is absent for technical reasons and the protection of exclusive rights-, in relation to Intellectual Property Rights (source code), IDOX do not allow 3rd parties to provide support & maintenance of Intellectual Property. No alternative or substitute exists that can provide IDOX support & Maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18a59c34-6380-47bd-afc4-c028baf06951
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97b52e9-0051-4e7b-8c98-e69b3662920c
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2017 - 29 Oct 2021 4-5 years
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
BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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