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SLC - Supply & Support of Communications Hardware, Software & Licensing

South Lanarkshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2023 at 15:14

Award Notice
Tender

01 Nov 2022 at 09:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Lanarkshire Council has recently completed a procurement process for the supply and support of communications hardware, software, and licensing services. The tender, titled "SLC - Supply & Support of Communications Hardware, Software & Licensing," falls under the information technology services category. The procurement stage was in the Award stage, with a contract value of £2,296,590 GBP signed on 6th March 2023. The process was conducted through an open procedure, and the tender was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd. The closing date for submitting tenders was on 6th December 2022. The buying organization, South Lanarkshire Council, is situated in Hamilton, UK.

This tender for communications services by South Lanarkshire Council presents significant business growth opportunities for companies providing IT services and solutions. Businesses capable of supplying and supporting a range of communications hardware, software, and licensing solutions directly from various manufacturers would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method was based on Quality (Technical) 60% and Price (Commercial) 40%, with requirements for community benefits as part of the bid. The procurement process has potential for businesses to engage in a long-term contract period until 31st March 2028, with a possible extension up to 31st March 2029. Interested businesses can find detailed information on the Council's requirements at the provided links and be prepared for the next opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SLC - Supply & Support of Communications Hardware, Software & Licensing

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement for communications hardware, software & licensing supply and support requirements, and the communications hardware, software & licensing requirements of Lanarkshire Valuation Joint Board and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture Trust.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An invitation to tender was published on 2 November 2022 via Public Contracts Scotland Tender (PCS-T) with the closing date for submitting tenders 12 noon on 6 December 2022. Tenders were invited on a Price / Quality basis. After being assessed on the relevant SPD criteria as outlined in the contract notice the following weightings were used to determine the most economically advantageous tender: Quality (Technical ) 60% Price (Commercial) 40% The successful Bidder was the one which achieved the highest combined Quality (Technical) / Price (Commercial) score. Bidders were required to provide community benefits as part of their bid. They were required to choose from the Council's menu of Community Benefits to achieve the minimum points (200) required for the contract. Additional information: The successful bidder Insight Direct (UK) Ltd has committed to deliver 210 community benefit points throughout the duration of the contract.

Renewal: The Council will have the option to extend the contract for a further 1-year from 1 April 2028 to 31 March 2029 subject to the availability of funding, the contractor's satisfactory performance, the Council having secured all necessary internal Council approvals and the Council being satisfied with the contractor's financial standing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037ded
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019494-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,365,143 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,365,143 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,296,590 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Further Information

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