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CEFAS24-169 Contract for enterprise resource planning system support services

CEFAS

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18 Dec 2024 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CEFAS24-169 Contract for enterprise resource planning system support services" has been completed. The contracting authority, Cefas, located in Lowestoft, UK, sought support services for its enterprise resource planning system classified under industry category "Software support services". This direct procurement action, valued at £70,000 GBP, was awarded on 31st July 2024, with contract execution from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025. The process involved a single tender action (below threshold) and was aimed at supporting areas including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs capable of providing specialized software support services. The successful bidder, Unit 4 Business Software Ltd, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this contract. Such opportunities allow companies to expand their footprint within these regions and build a robust portfolio in public sector software support, providing both experience and credibility in future public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

CEFAS24-169 Contract for enterprise resource planning system support services

Notice Description

Support services for Cefas enterprise resource planning system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b41e2bed-5ab7-4802-bade-436701ca9ad2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/175f3b7c-1718-4d37-bfac-a2664e6c79c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,632 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
Holly Power
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

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