Award

Linkmaker Matching Digital Platform

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

02 Apr 2024 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the 'Linkmaker Matching Digital Platform', a specific software package, to LINK MAKER SYSTEMS LIMITED. The contract, valued at £158,359.74, falls under the services category. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028. The procurement method used was 'Other - Awarded in accordance with procurement regulations'. The tender period ended on March 25, 2024, and the contract was initiated on April 1, 2024, in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom.

This awarded contract by Staffordshire County Council presents opportunities for SMEs and other businesses interested in industry-specific software packages. The contract could benefit businesses looking to provide services in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Business growth prospects are particularly favourable for companies offering digital platforms and related software solutions. The contract duration until March 2028 provides a stable opportunity for business planning and growth within the specified industry category.

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Notice Title

Linkmaker Matching Digital Platform

Notice Description

Direct Award by Staffordshire County Council (SCC) for an annual Licence for 'LinkMaker'. In addition to a Direct Award SCC enters into the Terms & Conditions/Service Level Agreement (SLA) of the Provider due to the nature of the provision. Additional information: THIS IS NOT A CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY. THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2cbf154-db2e-4478-bb0c-1392c3572f7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0050e1b-f13a-4aeb-a753-d7fa1e2a7748
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Awarded in accordance with procurement regulations
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,359 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,359 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINK MAKER SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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