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Individual and School Transport IT System

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Aug 2021 at 08:59

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05 Jul 2021 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is the contracting authority for the "Individual and School Transport IT System" tender, which falls under the software package and information systems category. This procurement process was initiated through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £168,245, including potential extensions. The tender period concluded on 30 April 2021, while the contract period commenced on 1 July 2021 and will continue until 30 June 2023. The project is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the IT sector. Businesses specialising in software development and information systems, particularly those experienced with educational transport solutions, would be well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. With an emphasis on innovation and efficiency in government services, competitive bids from capable suppliers could lead to fruitful partnerships with Somerset County Council and beyond.

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Notice Title

Individual and School Transport IT System

Notice Description

Individual and School IT System. Procured through GCloud 12. Two year initial term with two optional 12 month extensions. Total value including all extensions would be PS168,245

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9868ff1b-610c-4132-b213-a6c7b31e0bd5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/029411a4-1d27-4f7a-ab7c-50525608792f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£168,245 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,350 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 1-2 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIGITAL DISPATCH (INTL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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