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Summary of the contracting process

The CEFAS24-85 contract for Micro Focus Content Manager Licences, commissioned by Cefas, pertains to the Information Technology Services industry and operates under a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. Cefas, located in Lowestoft, UK, is the contracting authority. The award phase was completed with the contract awarded to Phoenix Software, effective from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2027, valued at £131,183.72. The tender, focussed on delivering goods in the East of England, supports the participation of SMEs, with the tender process having concluded on 24th June 2024.

This IT services tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in information technology solutions, particularly those offering software licensing and management services. As the procurement is accessible to SMEs, small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in managing or supplying software solutions may find it advantageous to engage with similar framework agreements. The robust contract value and the suitability for smaller businesses make this a strategic opportunity for skilled IT service providers to establish or strengthen their foothold with government entities like Cefas.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-85 Contract for Micro Focus Content Manager Licences

Notice Description

Micro Focus Content Manager Licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98d43406-60bd-421d-b10f-d62bf2e5c7db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bb1ca71-0778-4124-863e-792136b98ef0
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£255,116 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 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
Cefas
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Phoenix Software

Further Information

Notice Documents

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