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Synergy Renewal

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Jun 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the "Synergy Renewal" project to Access UK Ltd. The contract involves the renewal of an existing software contract for an education management system in the CPV category of Software package and information systems. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action. The contract period runs from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, with an initial value of £67,011.3. The buying organisation is located in Durham, North East, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those providing software package and information systems, to compete for contracts with Durham County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are considered suitable for participation. Given the direct procurement method used and the nature of the project, businesses with expertise in software services would be well-suited to engage in this contracting process and potentially secure future extensions beyond the initial contract period.

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Notice Title

Synergy Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of Existing Software Contract for Education Management system whilst the future need of the system is evaluated due to the introduction of new systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72bf0577-4895-4d92-8ff6-7f1be1b8ac92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1639665-e661-4571-ba69-73d275dd5990
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,011 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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