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17 130 Firmstep Portal

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Aug 2017 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "17 130 Firmstep Portal" was initiated by Cheshire East Borough Council, located in Sandbach, England. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a total contract value of £72,752. The contract period commenced on 31st July 2017 and is scheduled to end on 30th November 2018. The tender was awarded to Firmstep Ltd following a completed procurement process, with the award date being 30th July 2017. The procurement method used was classified as 'Other'.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those adept at consulting and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given their suitability status, would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the public sector. Establishments that can offer innovative solutions or support services in portal development and management are encouraged to explore future tenders in this category to leverage growth in the evolving digital government landscape.

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Notice Title

17 130 Firmstep Portal

Notice Description

The Services to be provided by the Supplier under the above Lot are listed in Framework Section 2 and outlined below: As set out in Schedule 1 below; and MyAccounts including: Council Tax Benefits Housing Rent Balances Services (site licence but excluded ability to raise cases) Additional information: This has been awarded to Firmstep Ltd via G Cloud9

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-368ef682-eea1-49dc-afee-62a02078c52b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3361547f-8e7b-4ff8-aa9d-ac690bc4da4e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£72,752 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,752 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 1-2 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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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