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Invitation to Tender for the provision of an email communications system

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

03 Dec 2021 at 13:15

Award Notice
Tender

30 Aug 2021 at 13:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Gloucestershire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an email communications system, seeking to procure a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution that requires minor adjustments mainly for branding purposes. The tender, valued at £180,000, is currently at the award stage, with the contract period set to begin on 22 December 2021 and run until 31 August 2025. The tender period concluded on 27 September 2021, and the project falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically relating to goods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those providing COTS packages with strong branding capabilities. Firms that are familiar with the public sector and have experience in delivering communication systems would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies offering advertising and marketing services may find this opportunity relevant, given the focus on internal and external email communications for the council's services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the provision of an email communications system

Notice Description

Gloucestershire County Council ("the council") is looking to purchase a commercial off the shelf (COTS) package. To the council a COTS package means a solution already built and which will only require minor tweaks primarily concerning the required branding. For the avoidance of doubt, the council is not looking to procure a development contract. The system will be managed by the Communications Team and used by services throughout the council for both internal and external email communications. Documents available via https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98c698e-f425-4c9d-870b-46a0ca405196
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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