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Extension to existing contract MHCLG Provision and supply of Koha and VuFind software as a service and hosting for 2021/22.

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

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Award

17 Nov 2021 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is currently overseeing the procurement process related to the extension of an existing contract for the provision and supply of Koha and VuFind software as a service and hosting for the duration of 2021/22. The procurement, classified under the CPV code for software packages and information systems, has been completed with an awarded contract valued at £6,195. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2021, concluding on 31st October 2022. This tender was initiated through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 26th October 2021.

This procurement process presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software services, particularly those offering similar products or solutions, to engage in government contracts. While the contract has been awarded to PTFS Europe Limited, other businesses in the software development sector should consider strategies to strengthen their competitive edge for future tenders. The relevant industry experience and capacity to deliver software as a service could be key factors that contribute to success in upcoming opportunities within this procurement framework.

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Notice Title

Extension to existing contract MHCLG Provision and supply of Koha and VuFind software as a service and hosting for 2021/22.

Notice Description

Extension to existing contract MHCLG Provision and supply of Koha and VuFind software as a service and hosting for 1 year. This contract has been awarded and is published for transparency purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f63ef87-544f-42a6-91a7-e6f67e79d1ac
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
SME

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
£6,195 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,195 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 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
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PTFS EUROPE

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