Award

Secure File Transfer System for Schools

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Aug 2023 at 16:05

Tender

25 May 2023 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk County Council has finalised the procurement process for the Secure File Transfer System for Schools. This tender falls under the IT services industry category and involves the procurement of an online system to securely transfer files between education establishments. The contract has been awarded to AVCO Systems Ltd, with an active status, signifying a contract value of £114,000. The procurement method used was the open procedure, and the process was completed with the award stage on 25th July 2023.

This tender by Norfolk County Council presents growth opportunities for businesses providing IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Companies in the data services sector, especially those offering cloud-based solutions and enterprise license models, are well-suited to compete. As the contract is for a 3 + 1 years basis, businesses with capabilities in providing long-term secure file transfer solutions to educational institutions have a chance to engage in sustained business relationships with Norfolk County Council.

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Notice Title

Secure File Transfer System for Schools

Notice Description

ICT Solutions provides ICT Support to schools throughout Norfolk and parts of Suffolk and has reprocured its secure file transfer system for schools.Norfolk County Council has bought an online system for education establishments to securely transfer files between Norfolk County Council, other Schools and other departments as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ICT Solutions provides ICT Support to schools throughout Norfolk and parts of Suffolk and has reprocured its secure file transfer system for schools.Norfolk County Council has bought an online system for education establishments to securely transfer files between Norfolk County Council, other Schools and other departments as required. Additional information: The contract was let on a 3 + 1 years basis, and the estimated value above is for the whole potential life of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cf6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022379-2023
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
SME

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

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20232 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
Not specified
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
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVCO SYSTEMS

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