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Customer Management System

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Watford Borough Council seeking a Customer Management System, with a total contract value of £405,000. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as Customer Relation Management software. The tender period concluded on 31st January 2018, and the awarded contract commenced on 5th February 2018, set to last until 4th February 2027. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with a key public authority in the East of England. Businesses with expertise in customer relationship management software and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete. As local councils frequently require innovative solutions to enhance their customer interactions, companies that can showcase effective and efficient service offerings may find substantial growth potential by aligning their capabilities with the needs of public sector contracts like this one.

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Notice Title

Customer Management System

Notice Description

The provision of a Customer Management system as a corporate solution for Watford Borough Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5450c9c9-70e4-41ff-bf90-c1dc3195b13b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20f1467c-70cc-4645-9d99-1fd5685aabdf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48445000 - Customer Relation Management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£405,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£405,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2018 - 4 Feb 2027 Over 5 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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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