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Software Reseller - Provision of Licenses to Norfolk County Council

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2022 at 08:38

Tender

18 Aug 2022 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for a reseller of software licences and maintenance for a period of 3 years from the contract commencement date with an option to extend for a further 3 years. The main procurement category is goods, with the main purchase being the Council's Microsoft license requirement. The contract process was completed using an open procedure. The total contract value is £25,000,000 and the contract was signed on 11th October 2022. The contract has been awarded to Bytes Software Services Ltd.

This tender by Norfolk County Council provides opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services industry to participate. Companies well-suited to compete are those with expertise in software package and information systems, IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. The procurement stage for this contract is the award stage, indicating that the contract has already been issued. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure they comply with the specified award criteria, focusing on quality and price as evaluation factors.

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Notice Title

Software Reseller - Provision of Licenses to Norfolk County Council

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for a reseller of software licences and maintenance for a period of 3 years from the contract commencement date with an option to extend for a further 3 years. The main purchase will be the Council's Microsoft license requirement. In addition, this contract will be used for other software and support requirements the Council has during the lifetime of the contract where it is appropriate for the Council to use a reseller (subject to certain caveats). Norfolk County Council will also be seeking expert advice from the provider on licensing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Norfolk County Council has awarded a contract for a reseller of software licences for a period of 3 years from the contract commencement date with an option to extend for a further 3 years. The main purchase will be the Council's Microsoft license requirement but in addition, this contract will be used for other software requirements the Council has during the lifetime of the contract including its software as a service requirements where it is appropriate for the Council to use a reseller (subject to certain caveats). Norfolk County Council will also be seeking expert advice from the provider on licensing. Additional information: The Contract has the right for the Council to extend by a further 3 years. The value in this contract notice is estimate only as it will depend on what software the Council purchases under this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-035ff3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028934-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Hardy
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

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