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Server Cloud Enrolment (SCE)

O F W A T

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24 May 2023 at 11:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The purchasing organization for this public procurement process is O F W A T. The title of the tender is "Server Cloud Enrolment (SCE)" in the IT services category. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract value of £66,442.68 GBP. The procurement method used was a direct procurement with a single tender action. The tender period ended on 3rd May 2023, and the contract period will run from 1st June 2023 to 31st May 2026. The tender was awarded to Phoenix Software Limited, and the delivery addresses are in West Midlands and London, United Kingdom.

This procurement of IT services by O F W A T offers opportunities for business growth, especially for companies providing consultancy, software development, internet services, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete. The contract involves providing licencing support and software asset management services over a 3-year period, with potential for additional work on a time and materials basis. Interested businesses should consider aligning their offerings with the specified requirements outlined in the tender for successful participation and growth in this competitive procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Server Cloud Enrolment (SCE)

Notice Description

Awarded using Ofwat's Standard Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services. Requirements: - Core Infrastructure Server Suite Data Centre Core All Language Subscription - 2 Core Licence - Licence x 108 x 2 Licensing support 1. Helpdesk The Supplier will provide full licencing support via a helpdesk with the following functions to at least the following SLA for the duration of the 3-year contract: * Telephone licencing support, 9 - 5 during standard working days (Monday - Friday excluding Bank Holidays) * Email / portal licencing, 9 - 5 during standard working days (Monday - Friday excluding Bank Holidays) * First response to queries by either communication method within 2 working hours 2. Licence optimisation We require a partner who will assist us in understanding our licence requirements, who pro-actively reviews our estate and who will advise of changes required. This is to make sure that we have the correct type and number of licences, ensuring value for money, optimal efficiency and, possibly, cost savings. This will require at least the piece of work below annually: * Annual 'True Up'. The partner, within 1 month prior to the annual contact anniversary, will review the estate with a view to purchasing the correct type and number of licences for the following contract year. This activity will take place annually in April / May. Management information on support usage on a quarterly basis. (Number of service, calls, resolution time, changes in licencing). Additional Work There will be work subsequent to the Licencing Support and Software Asset Management undertakings stated above. We do not know how many additional days will be required so request that potential suppliers provide a Time & Materials rate card of prices against the various disciplines for all subsequent work and that these prices are fixed for the 3-year period of the contract. As we cannot commit to volumes, these prices will not be marked. However, they will be a condition of tender and all stated prices will need to be honoured for the duration of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b025c65-721c-425c-89d4-c63ee6402382
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,442 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,442 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 3-4 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
Lena Cluxton
Contact Email
lena.cluxton@ofwat.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 644 7534

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
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), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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