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Server and Software Tooling

NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

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04 Oct 2024 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

Northumbria Police has completed a competitive quotation tender for the provision of Server and Software Tooling. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems (CPV code 48000000), sought to secure software to automate patching and lifecycle management of their Linux Server estate. The tender, designated NP0316, is valued at £35,559.90 and spans a contract period from 21 August 2024 to 20 August 2029. The award phase of the process, which concluded on 30 July 2024, identified Specialist Computer Centres PLC as the supplier. The project operates within the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in IT infrastructure and software automation. By participating in similar procurement processes, businesses can gain a foothold in the public sector market, thus expanding their portfolio and client base. Companies that offer robust, reliable software solutions tailored for lifecycle management and system automation would find such tenders especially advantageous. Given the project's scale and scope, businesses with the capability to deliver high-quality software tools and ongoing support services can leverage this opportunity to foster sustainable growth.

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Notice Title

Server and Software Tooling

Notice Description

Northumbria Police require software to be used to implement service improvements by automating patching and lifecycle management of our Linux Server estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8751d81a-c144-4501-9cfc-cbb75fc4d032
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e3a6cf4-b9ff-4d89-b630-abe8099ffde3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
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
£35,559 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,559 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2024 - 20 Aug 2029 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
NORTHUMBRIA POLICE
Contact Name
James Thornton
Contact Email
james.thornton@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
07397342342

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 3PH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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