Award

Bomgar virtualisation technology for remote support

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

16 Nov 2017 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Bomgar virtualisation technology for remote support" was conducted by The University of Birmingham. The tender is classified under the IT services category and is focused on providing virtualisation software to aid remote IT support for the university's staff and students. The key procurement stage for this process has been the award, which took place on 13th November 2017, following a selective procurement method sourced from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £74,070, commenced on 14th November 2017 and will run until 13th November 2018. The services are to be delivered in the West Midlands, England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software development and consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this tender especially suited to their capabilities, enabling them to expand their client base by engaging with a major educational institution. Companies with experience in virtualisation technology and remote IT support services should consider entering the competitive landscape created by this contract.

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Notice Title

Bomgar virtualisation technology for remote support

Notice Description

Virtualisation software to facilitate remote IT support for The University of Birmingham's staff and students. Contract includes installation, licences and maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d661170-48e4-47a5-85ff-827d715e7f21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c577d1-9e1a-4e64-9306-3dc571c82e2c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£74,070 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,671 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2017 - 13 Nov 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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