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Award Notice

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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Award

14 Oct 2024 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Council has completed the award stage for the procurement of licences for the Service Management (ITSM) platform, specifically for SolarWinds products. This procurement, classified under CPV code 72267000 for Software maintenance and repair services, falls under the services industry category. The process involved a limited procurement method following a competitive quotation below the threshold. Located in Gateshead, England, the contract's implementation begins on 11th October 2024 and concludes on 10th October 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £57,130, was issued to boxxe Limited, and formalised on 8th October 2024, with an official award notice published on 14th October 2024. The tender period ended on 4th October 2024, marking the transition from planning to award stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT support and software maintenance, especially those already proficient in using or wishing to expand their expertise in SolarWinds products. SMEs, in particular, could benefit from the three-year maintenance and implementation contract by demonstrating their capability in delivering quality IT services for public sector clients. The stable, extended nature of the contract also provides a long-term business growth potential, particularly for those looking to expand their client base within local government contracts.

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Notice Title

Award Notice

Notice Description

The Councils in-house IT support teams use a number of SolarWinds Network monitoring tools within our infrastructure. This requirement is for the maintenance renewal of existing products and the purchase of new additional SolarWinds products with a 3-year maintenance term. The successful supplier will carry out the implementation of any new products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cea81ee6-db64-4e0c-920a-03809892e711
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ad1fcf3-754b-47a9-b330-350542bc5d90
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,130 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,130 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2024 - 10 Oct 2027 2-3 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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Philip Breadin
Contact Email
philbreadin@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0191 433 3332

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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