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Software licence & software support (for the Traffic Control & Info Centre)

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Aug 2021 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council has completed a procurement process for a software licence and support service valued at £74,820, primarily related to the IT services sector. The contract, initiated through an open tender procedure, facilitates the integration of various control room systems into a unified command structure at the Traffic Control and Information Centre. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2021 and will extend until 31st July 2024. The procurement stage concluded with the award dated 26th July 2021, with delivery addresses located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in software development and consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in similar future tenders, which require innovative solutions to enhance traffic management systems. Companies that can provide comprehensive support and efficient software solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Software licence & software support (for the Traffic Control & Info Centre)

Notice Description

The Idox UTMC Common Database (Argonaut) is an intrinsic part of the Traffic Control and Information Centre and is used to amalgamate various control room systems into one command and control system to save time and resources.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad22d66f-023e-42a8-b074-840af8050482
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8d6aab7-4c66-4a72-bf48-465e47d44802
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,820 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,820 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 3-4 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
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
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
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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