Award

Backup Hardware Support and Associated Enterprise Software Licence and Support Services

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2024 at 10:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for "Backup Hardware Support and Associated Enterprise Software Licence and Support Services" in the software package and information systems industry. The contract, valued at £36,804, was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Limited and spans from 2nd January 2025 to 31st October 2025. The award follows a further competition conducted under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098). Key dates include the tender period ending on 2nd October 2024 and the award dated 22nd October 2024, with operations primarily within England.

This tender highlights opportunities for businesses specialised in IT support and enterprise software services. The contract's focus on backup hardware and associated software support makes it ideal for companies proficient in these areas, especially SMEs looking to expand their portfolio within public sector engagements. By winning similar contracts, businesses can build their reputation and leverage larger frameworks like CCS for sustained growth. The successful engagement of a large firm, Insight Direct (UK) Limited, exemplifies the competitive nature and opportunities within this procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Backup Hardware Support and Associated Enterprise Software Licence and Support Services

Notice Description

Please note this contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes only. Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract Backup Hardware Support and Associated Enterprise Software Licence and Support Services following a further competition process undertaken from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework (RM6098). The contract is for a period of 10 months commencing on 2nd January 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0b3f5bc-2994-4bef-a562-31669697d0fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c1adbc-d158-4591-9792-e79da81a256d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£36,804 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,804 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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