Award

RES/IT: Microsoft Unified Support

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Jul 2021 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is seeking IT services under the title "RES/IT: Microsoft Unified Support" for one year, with a contract value of £310,000. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 28 June 2021. The contract period runs from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022, covering various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and other territories. This contract follows a direct award procurement method, which allows the council to directly appoint the supplier without a competitive tendering process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in providing software development and support. Companies that are well-suited to compete are likely to be medium to large-sized enterprises with proven capabilities in Microsoft solutions. The awarded contract is currently held by Bytes Software Services, highlighting the competitive nature of this sector. However, there may still be future similar contracts that could benefit SMEs looking to expand their presence in public procurement.

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Notice Title

RES/IT: Microsoft Unified Support

Notice Description

Microsoft Unified Support provision for 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-236114e9-a2eb-46cf-81ac-feaafed71c1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c72d72-2491-4e67-9d10-a73a5a80ec1b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cameron Graley
Contact Email
cameron.graley@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7511934675

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
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)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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