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GBC - Appointment of a Software Partner - AWARD

GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Oct 2023 at 15:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Guildford Borough Council has awarded a contract for the appointment of a software partner under a procurement process conducted using the Crown Commercial Services' framework for Technology Products & Associated Services. The contract involves fulfilling software requirements, including the Council's Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal, with a specified mark-up agreement. The contract period is from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025, with a contract value of £2,144,242.48. The procurement method used was a selective process with a tender period ending on August 9, 2022.

This opportunity to become a software partner for Guildford Borough Council is suitable for businesses offering software packages and information systems. The contract location is in Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom, with procurement aimed at services within the software industry. Businesses experienced in providing software solutions, especially those familiar with working under a framework agreement, should consider competing for this contracting opportunity. The Council's choice of a selective procurement process indicates a focus on vendor quality and specific expertise in software and associated services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GBC - Appointment of a Software Partner - AWARD

Notice Description

Guildford Borough Council is seeking to appoint a supplier that will act as a software partner to fulfil many of the Council's software requirements. As part of this requirement the Council is including its Microsoft Enterprise Agreement which is due for renewal at the end of September 2022. Within this arrangement the Council will be looking to agree a maximum mark up for its software requirements during the term along with the Council's Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (details of which are laid out in the pricing schedule). This tender is being conducted under Crown Commercial Services' framework for Technology Products & Associated Services - Lot 3 Software & Associated Services (RM6068).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a62b4902-57e5-4633-924c-beed033755f6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0661a17d-e7b3-4269-82f2-fc5c1f1643cd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,144,242 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 3-4 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
GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SURREY
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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