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MLX/VDX Support Renewal

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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19 Aug 2024 at 14:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham, located in Birmingham, England, has completed a tender process titled "MLX/VDX Support Renewal" under the category of Information Technology Services (CPV Code 72222300). The procurement, which employed a non-competitive 'Other - FRAM Appointment' method, awarded the contract to Prolinx Limited. The contract, valued at £52,927, spans from 14 May 2024 to 14 May 2025. The procurement stage concluded with the award of the contract on 15 May 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Such contracts can help businesses enhance their portfolios, gain strategic partnerships, and expand their operations within the public sector. Organisations similar to Prolinx Limited, which fall under the SME category, would find opportunities like this particularly beneficial for business expansion and consolidation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MLX/VDX Support Renewal

Notice Description

MLX/VDX Support Renewal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad34aac6-c582-43a6-b373-ed21611ff678
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/717ab6d4-c0d2-4826-8152-2ce9e1be4176
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - FRAM Appointment (no Competition)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£52,927 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,927 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 May 2024 - 14 May 2025 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROLINX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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