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18 025 CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF DESKTOP NOW SILVER SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE REISSUED

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

08 Oct 2018 at 08:48

Award Notice
Tender

07 Aug 2018 at 15:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cheshire East Borough Council, which is the lead authority for a contract titled "18 025 CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF DESKTOP NOW SILVER SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE REISSUED." This contract falls under the software package and information systems category and is primarily focused on servicing the Windows 7-based desktop estate within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using an open method, and the tender period concluded on 17th August 2018. The contract's value is set at £50,000, with the performance period commencing from 28th September 2018 and lasting until 27th September 2019.

This tender presents a solid opportunity for businesses, especially those offering IT services and support, to engage with local government contracts. Companies that specialise in software package provision, maintenance support, and the management of desktop environments would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. With the emphasis on transitioning to thin clients and the implementation of new technologies, firms with innovative solutions can position themselves favourably in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

18 025 CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF DESKTOP NOW SILVER SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE REISSUED

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council are the lead authority for this re-issued procurement, which is a joint requirement for both Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West and Chester. The contract will be formed between Cheshire East Council and the contractor. Cheshire West and Chester will be a beneficiary under the contract. The ICT Shared Service will manage the technical implementation, delivery and support of the solution. The current desktop estate is predominately Windows 7 based FAT clients although there are some published desktops delivered through Citrix technologies. An increased implementation of thin devices will be made through the both Councils "Next Generation Desktop/Personal Workset" programmes with an increase in the number of published applications. Submissions must be received via The Chest https://www.The-Chest.org.uk Please note you are required to register, express an interest, download the Request For Quotation (RFQ) documentation and upload the completed RFQ documentation by the deadline

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40fb222f-675b-4bb7-8291-4b66736ae0af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a7ff1ef-a821-4756-b2a8-05db00b6ea59
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,349 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2018 - 27 Sep 2019 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
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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