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SolarWinds Renewal

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

16 May 2022 at 11:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Durham County Council, pertains to the renewal of software licenses for SolarWinds, critical for monitoring and alerting across their network. The tender, titled "SolarWinds Renewal," falls under the software package and information systems category and is located in Durham, England. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period concluding on 25 April 2022, leading to the award of a contract valued at £78,519.59 on 6 May 2022. The contract will commence on 16 May 2022 and run until 15 May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that specialise in software solutions and digital services. Businesses capable of delivering reliable software support and monitoring tools are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, benefiting from the continuity of service and established relationships highlighted in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SolarWinds Renewal

Notice Description

Durham use the SolarWinds monitoring and alerting tools across its network, servers and applications and they are coming to the end of the initial licences and need to be renewed for a further 3 years. Additional information: For continuity with the previous procurement and to ensure the continuation of service provision, a direct award to the incumbent supplier via the NHS Shared Business Services (NHSSBS) Digital Workplace Solutions (DWS) framework was identified as the compliant route to market for this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53757f98-a25c-4b5b-a3fc-111d8fec2ec7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6b646c-f223-4525-b019-fdffbf5bd46e
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
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
£78,519 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,519 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
15 May 2022 - 15 May 2025 3-4 years
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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Christine Little
Contact Email
christine.little@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWITCHSHOP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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