Award

Version 1 Ongoing Support and Maintenance

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Nov 2024 at 10:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has awarded a contract titled "Version 1 Ongoing Support and Maintenance" within the software maintenance and repair services industry. The procurement process, completed using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, focuses on maintaining support and securing consultancy and support services as needed. The contract will be executed in the North East region of the United Kingdom, starting from 1st September 2024 and concluding on 31st August 2027, with a total value of £134,323.66 GBP. This contract is not only for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but excludes voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Key dates include the tender period end date on 30th August 2024 and the award publication on 15th November 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software maintenance and repair. Businesses that can provide the necessary expertise in ongoing support and consultancy services are well-suited to compete. By securing such contracts, these companies can strengthen their portfolio and credibility in the public sector. Given the substantial contract duration and value, it offers a stable and long-term revenue stream, making it particularly attractive for well-established SMEs and large firms in the IT support industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Version 1 Ongoing Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

Ongoing Master Services Agreement required to maintain support and secure consultancy/support services as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3c154d6-34af-47f5-9723-2c4b220c5287
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98299721-b44f-41b3-abe4-4afe2d85e718
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,323 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,323 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERSION 1 SOLUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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