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CLUE software licences

FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)

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23 Aug 2023 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) recently concluded a procurement process for CLUE software licences. The procurement was categorised under services and involved the acquisition of user licences and hosting for a case management system. The award was made to Clue Computing Company Ltd, signifying an active contract worth £181,762 signed on 5th April 2023. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, indicating the absence of competition due to technical reasons. The buying organisation, Food Standards Scotland (FSS), located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, facilitated this tender process and can be contacted for further details.

This tender for CLUE software licences presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply services. Companies adept in providing quality software solutions while considering competitive pricing strategies would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. As the procurement has reached the award stage, interested businesses can leverage their expertise in user licences and hosting services to secure similar contracts in the future. This procurement process showcases the potential for business expansion within the software supply services industry, particularly for SMEs with the capability to deliver tailored solutions in support of existing IT systems.

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Notice Title

CLUE software licences

Notice Description

Clue investigations case management system - user licences and hosting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

User licences and hosting service in relation to an investigations case management system.

Procurement Information

User licences are required to support continued use of an existing IT system. Original intention was to procure these through a Framework Agreement permitting direct award to a software reseller but the parties were unable to agree terms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f641
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024779-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£181,762 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 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
FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
neil.stewart@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1224285172

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 5RL
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLUE COMPUTING

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