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Archive licence for E5 system

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2025 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

Norwich City Council is the buying organisation for the procurement process titled “Archive licence for E5 system”, within the software package and information systems industry category. The contract is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Advanced Business Software and Solutions Limited. The entire procurement was conducted through a framework agreement, specifically a call-off from Lot 1 of the Back Office Software Framework (RM6194) managed by Crown Commercial Services. Key dates include the tender period, which ended on 30th June 2024 at 17:00 BST, and the contract period running from 26th February 2025 to 30th June 2031. The contract's value is £105,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses experienced in providing software solutions, particularly those that specialise in finance and HR systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitably positioned to compete for similar tenders anticipated under similar frameworks, given the procurement method's suitability criteria. The successful delivery of such projects can potentially enhance a business's portfolio, demonstrating capacity and reliability in fulfilling government contracts. The awarded contract reflects the demand for read-only software licences in public sector finance and HR departments, thus businesses with relevant expertise and the ability to meet procurement specifications stand to benefit significantly.

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Notice Title

Archive licence for E5 system

Notice Description

Function to allow the council to be able to view previous software system for Finance and HR (E5) . Read only licence. Direct Award via call-off from Lot 1 of the Back Office Software Framework (RM6194) with Crown Commercial Services (CCS)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58b62752-7d6b-4173-8abe-a01c30cedfac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5760d1-4b54-46f2-b136-ed40b8100eb9
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
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
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2031 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
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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