Award

Digital Platform and Content Management System

LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON

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Award

19 Jul 2021 at 13:12

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Sutton has successfully completed a procurement process for a Digital Platform and Content Management System, with a contract value of £558,000. This tender was classified under the CPV code 72212780, which pertains to system, storage and content management software development services. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method following a thorough assessment of available technologies, concluding on 5 July 2021, with the contract period set from 6 July 2021 to 30 June 2024. The solution provided by Placecube Limited was deemed capable of meeting the Council's stringent technical requirements, and the delivery location falls within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in content management systems and software development services to enhance their market presence. Companies that possess expertise in Liferay technology, or those capable of developing similar digital solutions, would be particularly well-suited to engage in future tenders from local authorities like the London Borough of Sutton. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider such opportunities, given their often agile approaches and innovative solutions that align with the needs of public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Platform and Content Management System

Notice Description

We have made a direct award to the provider of Digital XP technology in which a technologyduopoly exists between Liferay and Aquia. We have appraised both technologies during a 'play day' and Liferay has emerged the only technology capable of meeting the Council's technical requirements. The solution provided by Liferay is a 'core requirement' of the Council's new digital platform. This question was considered in the case of Commission v Italy Case 199/85, where the ECJ confirmed that it was insufficient to demonstrate that a particular provider was able to produce the most efficient performance;it was required to show that only that provider could produce what was required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5c87c3e-9009-4fdc-b067-9fae0fa7c497
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9566df5-6028-4049-b51f-19253cadfc92
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212780 - System, storage and content management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£558,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£558,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON
Contact Name
Sharon King-Holmes
Contact Email
sharon.king-holmes@sutton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2087705316

Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON
Postcode
SM1 1EA
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLACECUBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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