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Firmstep Specialist Consultancy Support

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Nov 2020 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Watford Borough Council, which is seeking specialist consultancy support for its Firmstep CRM platform. The tender titled "Firmstep Specialist Consultancy Support" falls under the software consultancy services industry category and is located in Watford, in the East of England. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 29th July 2020. The contract period commenced on 3rd August 2020 and extends until 28th July 2025, with a total contract value of £160,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services in software consultancy, particularly those with expertise in CRM systems. Potential competitors would include larger consultancy firms capable of offering the necessary specialist support for ongoing maintenance and development, as well as disaster recovery services. Companies with a strong background in digital solution implementations and that can navigate the public sector's complex requirements would be well-suited for this contract.

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Notice Title

Firmstep Specialist Consultancy Support

Notice Description

Watford Borough Council (WBC) is looking to engage specialist Firmstep expertise to support the ongoing maintenance, development and disaster recovery of services hosted on the council's Firmstep CRM platform on a call off basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a4d8c83-0581-46ff-a03b-e3043c62b7a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f0d79ad-a944-4d43-b38a-0e4ddb63adb1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2020 - 28 Jul 2025 4-5 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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.akinwale@watford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441923278373

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALGORYTHM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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