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Addendum to Unit 4 Business World SaaS

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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31 Oct 2024 at 10:17

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for an addendum to the Unit 4 Business World SaaS contract, awarded to Unit 4 Business Software Limited. This procurement, classified under IT services - consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000), pertains to services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process was conducted through a single tender action (direct procurement method), below threshold, with the tender period concluding on 31st May 2024. The contract, valued at £91,118.75, commenced on 1st June 2024 and will run until the 31st December 2026. The award was published on 31st October 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering software solutions and consulting. While the awarded contract is specific to Unit 4 Business Software Limited, future related tenders may arise, offering chances for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the project's suitability criteria. Companies with a focus on software as a service (SaaS), especially within the public sector framework, would be well-positioned to compete in similar procurements, fostering business growth in the tech industry.

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Notice Title

Addendum to Unit 4 Business World SaaS

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority is looking to award a contract to Unit 4 Business Software Limited in regards to an addendum made to the current Unit 4 Business World SaaS Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7db8757-ff02-4cae-8da2-975dc5421a17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91193ecd-7d0d-43eb-9c0f-8f023548460c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£91,118 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,118 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
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
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIT 4 BUSINESS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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