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VEAT Notification for Liquid Logic Support and Maintenance

BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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18 Oct 2019 at 20:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "VEAT Notification for Liquid Logic Support and Maintenance" initiated by Bradford Metropolitan District Council, which is located in Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This contract falls within the IT services sector, specifically related to consulting and software development. The procurement method utilised is selective, through a negotiated procedure. The tender period concluded on 17th October 2019, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2020 and extend until 31st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on specialised IT support and maintenance services, particularly those experienced with complex software systems. As the competition for this contract is limited due to the exclusive rights held by Liquid Logic for providing maintenance, it inherently favours firms with a strong technical capability to deliver tailored support solutions under similar circumstances. Sole providers or those with unique propositions aligned with the existing infrastructure may find themselves well-positioned in this market niche.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VEAT Notification for Liquid Logic Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

The Council is looking to contract for Support and Maintenance with Liquid Logic on the existing Children's Social Care System purchased in 2008.The contract is not to procure a new system or solution, it is purely to cover the existing system with on-going support and maintenance.This support contract will give the Council rights to product upgrades, new product functionalities, fixes and patches for the existing solution. Competition is absent for technical reasons and the protection of exclusive rights (source code). Liquid Logic do not allow other 3rd parties to provide support and maintenance of the intellectual property. No alternative or substitute exists that can provide this support and maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af84e995-03f4-4972-8175-eadc26809d77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52b988a-b991-4b7b-9ee7-6c3fb726166b
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
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 Over 5 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
BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIQUIDLOGIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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