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COV - Secure IT file transfer solution

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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06 Dec 2024 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has awarded a contract for a cloud-based secure IT file transfer solution, classified under electronic data exchange services (CPV code 64216110). This procurement process used a competitive quotation method below the threshold and has reached the award stage as of October 23, 2024. The contract, valued at £43,000, begins on November 1, 2024, and concludes on October 31, 2027. The solution will be implemented in Coventry (CV1 5RR), providing critical infrastructure to the council’s operations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in IT security solutions and electronic data services. SMEs will find the contract especially accessible due to its competitive quotation format. Large enterprises like Avco Systems Ltd, which has been awarded the contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited to deliver robust and secure file transfer solutions that meet the council’s stringent requirements. Businesses capable of offering similar services and meeting the council's criteria are encouraged to consider future opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

COV - Secure IT file transfer solution

Notice Description

Contract for a cloud based secure IT file transfer solution for the use of the Council. Contract awarded via the evaluation of quotes received following a invite for expressions of interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ad953f2-f88e-4108-98d1-3c17b0c44b9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f493254c-3619-4364-b0fc-29d304932726
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 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
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVCO SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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