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Contract Variation Notice

EAST SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2025 at 16:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for this contract was managed by East Suffolk District Council, involving a contract variation notice titled "Contract Variation Notice" within the software package and information systems industry category. The location for the delivery of services is in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the completion of the award process, with the relevant procurement method being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract variation added an amount of £45,000 to the existing contract, raising the total contract value to £223,719.89, driven by the need for additional licences due to staff expansion. The contract period spans from 25th April 2025 to 22nd October 2027, with the notice published on 4th September 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the digital communications and information technology sector, particularly those specializing in cloud-based IT systems, to engage with public sector projects and enhance their service offerings. Large businesses may find it particularly advantageous due to the competitive nature of the procurement process, which utilised a selective method from an established framework agreement. Engaging with projects like this can bolster a company's portfolio and establish a foothold in public sector IT services, extending its reach and influence in the industry.

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Notice Title

Contract Variation Notice

Notice Description

This is a contract variation notice only. This contract variation was made following PCR 2015 section 72(1)(c) additional supplies due to unforeseen circumstances. PS45000 has been added to the contract for the purchase of additional licences, due to the appointment of additional members of staff. The initial contract value was 178,719.89. This addition (of PS45000) has raised the value of the contact to PS223,719.89. However, there are no changes to the original contract length/duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0d9d37-7af6-4877-bc79-39d8dbe2a46e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£223,719 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 22 Oct 2027 2-3 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
EAST SUFFOLK DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Akpan
Contact Email
emma.akpan@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01394444676

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

4SIGHT COMMUNICATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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