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Digital Support Software - Hornbill

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

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04 Apr 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL has completed a public procurement process for "Digital Support Software - Hornbill," classified under the contact management software package industry. The contract, with a value of £22,007.04, was awarded via a single tender action (below threshold) and entails the provision of a self-service IT portal for employees. The procurement method was direct, and the contract period spans from 30 November 2024 to 29 November 2026. Key dates include the tender end date on 7 November 2024 and the award date on 19 December 2024. The project location is Chelmsford, CM1 1JE, England.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in digital support and IT services. The direct award method, under a rolling contract that remains below the spending threshold, suggests streamlined entry for qualified suppliers. Businesses such as Hornbill Technologies Limited, which secured the contract, can benefit from providing essential IT support services, potentially fostering long-term relationships with public sector entities like CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL.

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Notice Title

Digital Support Software - Hornbill

Notice Description

This process was completed via a direct award. A current rolling contract is in place and spend is under threshold. The software is a self-service IT portal for employees to raise issues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3721c8d2-2bbf-4f95-a329-b0ccc274e8a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77c4cbb4-ceed-4ea8-b6d4-622846f42376
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48333000 - Contact management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,007 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,007 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2026 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
CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Marconi
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORNBILL TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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