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MDA Capacity upgrade

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2020 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is seeking to enhance its ICT capabilities through the procurement titled "MDA Capacity Upgrade," aimed at facilitating remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on network servers, with a total contract value of £34,692.08. The direct award was completed as an urgent response to increased demand amidst the pandemic, with the contract period commencing from 30 April 2020 to 1 May 2020. The tender was formally awarded on 29 April 2020, and the entire process was conducted in a direct procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in ICT goods, particularly those with capabilities in network server solutions. Businesses with a strong background in providing essential hardware and support services during heightened demand periods, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, would be particularly well-suited to participate. The urgency and nature of this procurement highlight the crucial role that agile service providers can play in governmental responses to public health crises.

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Notice Title

MDA Capacity upgrade

Notice Description

In preparation for the imminent UK lockdown to stop the spread of the Coronavirus Pandemic, LCC purchased MDA Capacity upgrade (Celestix to ensure its employees could work from home and remotely to provide critical and front-line services. This procurement was urgent due to the pandemic increasing the level of demand on Leicestershire County Council's ICT systems - therefore MDA Capacity upgrade was necessary.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb782859-8cd7-4b9a-8edf-3ae1b95ab5e5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22478f9c-59c5-4b6a-bac8-245b57a2ec4b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,692 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,692 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2020 - 1 May 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163057512

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECUREDATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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