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Cloud 2 me Software

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Sep 2025 at 15:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by West Lancashire Borough Council involves the acquisition of a "Cloud 2 me Software," specifically a business VPN monthly package, classified under Software package and information systems. This tender was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad participation. The procurement relates to services within the industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st August 2023 and the contract period spanning from 15th September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The procurement stage is complete, with the award made to Cloud 2 Me Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise, on 1st September 2025. The total contract value amounts to £48,168.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry, especially those specialising in cloud-based and VPN solutions. The open procedure favours companies that can demonstrate competitive pricing and robust delivery capabilities. SMEs and businesses geared towards public sector solutions stand to benefit greatly, given the buyer's profile and the nature of the contract. Enterprises looking to expand their presence in the public sector IT market would find this procurement an excellent opportunity to showcase their technical expertise and service delivery standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloud 2 me Software

Notice Description

Business VPN monthly package

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38714ed7-6e38-4ac6-b76b-e04c26b21aea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51a37e4b-13b2-43ba-a420-bc0a4cf9ffbe
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£48,168 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,168 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2SA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLOUD 2 ME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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