Award

ICT Services - Migration to Unit4 Cloud

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2024 at 10:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for ICT services titled "ICT Services - Migration to Unit4 Cloud" to Unit4 Business Software Limited. The procurement method used was a limited tender, resulting in an award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract value is 867,563 GBP, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support. Companies interested in providing ICT services tailored to cloud migration solutions for public sector organizations may find this contract with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council suitable for business growth. The procurement process has concluded with a direct award to a specific economic operator, Unit4 Business Software Limited, due to technical reasons, creating a niche opportunity in the IT services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT Services - Migration to Unit4 Cloud

Notice Description

The Council intends to make a direct award of a contract for ICT services to move the ICT provision for the Council's financial system to a Cloud based system. The Council has concluded that this is permitted under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement procedure falls under Regulation 32 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and competition is absent for technical reasons as the services can be provided only by a particular economic operator.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a71736bc-5bd8-4933-82f4-60dd7027a593
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
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
£867,563 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£867,563 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 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
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAMESIDE
Postcode
OL6 6BH
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIT4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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