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LocalGov Drupal Hosting

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Oct 2024 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for "LocalGov Drupal Hosting," which involves managed cloud hosting services. This contract, classified under the "Information technology services" category, is intended to be delivered in the East of England. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 5th August 2024. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2024 and run until 30th September 2027. The award was made on 8th October 2024 to Big Blue Door Limited, valued at £66,053.34.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) specialising in IT services due to its suitability criteria. Businesses with expertise in cloud hosting and IT infrastructure management would be well-positioned to thrive in similar future tenders. Essex County Council's focus on managed cloud hosting services indicates a continued investment in digital infrastructure, potentially heralding further opportunities in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LocalGov Drupal Hosting

Notice Description

LocalGov Drupal managed Cloud Hosting services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b58f81ff-d3a2-41f4-9e99-a3b93b9ec67b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60252086-3082-4a1f-a77c-3a8ff4842179
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£66,053 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,053 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kate Fabricant
Contact Email
kate.fabricant@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03330136394

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIG BLUE DOOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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