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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "PBX/ Unify Licensing, Maintenance and Support for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority" was conducted by the West Midlands Fire Service. It falls under the software-related services industry category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a targeted approach in vendor selection. Important milestones include the tender period that concluded on 22nd April 2024, with the contract commencing on 1st May 2024 and ending on 30th April 2027. The value of the tender was initially set at £32,230.79, with the award valued at £33,000, highlighting a completed and active award as of 29th April 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software-related services. The contract is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing a robust avenue for expanding business portfolios and establishing a relationship with the West Midlands Fire Service. Suppliers offering PBX solutions, licensing, maintenance, and support within this region can leverage this agreement for growth. The awarded supplier, MAINTEL HOLDINGS PLC, exemplifies the calibre of businesses desired by the procuring authority, indicating that large suppliers with experience in similar competitive frameworks are well-suited to meet such procurement demands.

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Notice Title

PBX/ Unify Licensing, Maintenance and Support for West Midlands Fire & Rescue Authority

Notice Description

Unify Licensing, Maintenance and Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfee7c48-f6a0-46f0-9aa0-188f5403af44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5075ded-72d6-49a8-94e0-8f183574606b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,230 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4HW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAINTEL HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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