Award

Microsoft Advanced Support

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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01 Mar 2021 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Lancashire Constabulary has recently completed a procurement process for "Microsoft Advanced Support" aimed at providing essential software support services. This contract, valued at £71,794.87, was awarded to Specialist Computer Centres PLC and covers the period from 22nd March 2021 to 21st March 2022. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the Healthtrust Europe Comit2 Framework. The tender period ended on 12th February 2021, with the award officially announced on 15th February 2021. The project was situated in the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software support and related services. Businesses that are able to offer comprehensive IT support, especially for Microsoft products, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the public sector. Such opportunities not only enhance business growth prospects but also contribute to the development of long-term partnerships with government entities like the Lancashire Constabulary.

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Notice Title

Microsoft Advanced Support

Notice Description

The provision of Microsoft Advanced Support for the period 22/03/2021 to 21/03/22 by Specialist Computer Centre (SCC) via the Healthtrust Europe Comit2 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23c98209-adc5-4673-af1a-9b64e4d79bd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec88016-767c-4268-8d9d-bc49205a9301
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,794 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,794 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2021 - 21 Feb 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
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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