Award

[DIRECT AWARD] 621 - Wigan Council Archive and Museums Collections I.T System

WIGAN COUNCIL

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Award

29 Jan 2025 at 12:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has completed the procurement process for an upgrade to their Archive and Museums Collection I.T. System, awarded through a direct award procurement method. The project falls under the IT services category, particularly focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is valued at £53,000. The chosen supplier is Axiell ALM Ltd. The contract period spans from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2029, with the delivery location being England, United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in upgrading and maintaining municipal systems. Given the direct award nature of this procurement process, it offers substantial growth potential for firms able to deliver high-quality, secure IT solutions that meet the specific needs of public sector clients. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities, enhancing their profile and expanding their portfolio within the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

[DIRECT AWARD] 621 - Wigan Council Archive and Museums Collections I.T System

Notice Description

An upgrade to the Wigan Council Archive and Museum Collection I.T System following upgrades from Wigan Council's I.T security.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee39bda3-1c38-471f-b135-33110ff22028
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed94c6d5-c353-45b1-990a-60e026374b90
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 4-5 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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AXIELL ALM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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