Award

Citrix renewal

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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Award

07 Sep 2021 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Blackburn with Darwen, which has awarded a contract for the renewal of Citrix Netscaler maintenance, classified under IT services. The procurement method utilised is classified as 'Other', and the contract has a total value of £40,000. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2021 and concluding on 30th September 2025. The tender, which was completed on 3rd September 2021, invites responses from suppliers based in England, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT services, particularly those that offer consulting and software development solutions. Businesses that can provide reliable maintenance and support for software systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in future procurement initiatives. Furthermore, this project reflects a growing demand for IT services in the public sector, potentially allowing successful bidders to expand their portfolio and gain experience with government contracts.

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Notice Title

Citrix renewal

Notice Description

Award of contract for Citrix Netscaler maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59f3e5f0-0538-45bd-9a1d-8682fa1b83fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3db80ed0-77b9-4a5c-9740-552f39c718d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 4-5 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
Peter Hughes
Contact Email
peter.hughes@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1254585216

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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