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CEFAS24-85 Contract for Micro Focus Content Manager Licences

CEFAS

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29 Apr 2025 at 09:48

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27 Jun 2024 at 08:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS24-85 Contract for Micro Focus Content Manager Licences" has been completed. This contract was conducted by Cefas, a notable organisation located in Lowestoft, UK, and pertains to the industry category of information technology services. This selective procurement method was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage with Phoenix Software being selected as the supplier. Contract activities are set to take place from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2026 in the East of England, suggesting a strategic investment of £83,954.77 in GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the information technology sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised software management solutions, to expand their portfolio. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are specifically suitable to engage in such contracts as the suitability criteria highlight their potential for successful delivery. Companies looking to strengthen their market presence could benefit from engaging in framework agreements similar to this, which often promise long-term partnership opportunities and stable revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS24-85 Contract for Micro Focus Content Manager Licences

Notice Description

Micro Focus Content Manager Licences

Notice Details

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/9809a51f-eecb-413d-a7c6-d158224f3973
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
£39,979 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£123,933 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
Jade Peek
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
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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