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Cobalt - ICT services 2017-21 - AWARD

SYMPHONY HOUSING GROUP

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28 Mar 2017 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

Cobalt Housing is seeking to award a contract titled "Cobalt - ICT services 2017-21" to provide essential hardware, software, and support services necessary for the effective delivery of social housing activities. This award follows the completion of an open procurement process initiated by Symphony Housing Group, which Cobalt is set to part ways with in April 2017. The contract duration is expected to be four years, from April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2021, with potential extensions for an additional six years. The delivery addresses are located in Liverpool, North West England. The total estimated contract value is £5,400,000, with a minimum value of £2,220,000.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT and telecommunications sectors, especially those offering hardware, software, and technical support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract is designed to foster competitive bidding. Those equipped to deliver comprehensive ICT solutions, maintenance, and related services will find this tender aligns with their business capabilities, making them strong contenders to contribute to Cobalt Housing's operational independence and efficiency.

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Notice Title

Cobalt - ICT services 2017-21 - AWARD

Notice Description

Cobalt Housing requires certain hardware and elements of software to be provided, installed and supported to enable it to deliver a range of social housing activities to its customers. This includes both communications, ICT equipment and software. Cobalt is currently part of Symphony Housing Group but expects to leave the Group in April 2017. The Group has provided the majority of aspects of Cobalt's IT and communications hardware, software and support, as further described in the Draft Specification document available to download through the URL indicated in this notice. These aspects include housing management, finance, facilities, asset management, electronic document management, e-procurement and mobile working. Cobalt is looking to procure hardware, software, support and maintenance to enable it to operate as a housing provider independent from Symphony Housing Group. Duration in months: 48 (April 2017-March 2021) This contract is subject to renewal. The contract is likely to be for a 4 year term with the option for Cobalt to renew the contract 3 further times for periods of up to 2 years (i.e. up to 10 years if all options to extend are used).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa3929b-0a0f-44e7-9651-12ba36e53083
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

30213000 - Personal computers

30213100 - Portable computers

30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment

30237200 - Computer accessories

30237300 - Computer supplies

45314320 - Installation of computer cabling

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48151000 - Computer control system

48822000 - Computer servers

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment

72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services

72541000 - Computer expansion services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,095,649 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 4-5 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
SYMPHONY HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L11 2SF
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
West Derby Muirhead
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH LIVERPOOL HOMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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