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Anywhere 365 upgrade

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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09 Oct 2023 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Norwich City Council has awarded a contract for the upgrade of the Anywhere 365 system, a software used by the council's customer contact team. The contract, which falls under the IT services category, was awarded to risual Limited. The procurement method was a direct award within a framework agreement via G-Cloud 13 with Crown Commercial Services. The contract is currently active with a value of £293,085.00 and was signed on 15th September 2023.

This tender for the Anywhere 365 upgrade provides business growth opportunities for UK-based suppliers in the IT services sector, particularly those experienced in software development and support. The contract offers a 3-year period with a possible extension until 2027, making it suitable for businesses looking for a longer-term partnership. Suppliers with expertise in cloud support services and direct award contracts are well-positioned to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Anywhere 365 upgrade

Notice Description

Upgrade of existing Anywhere 365 system utilised by the council's customer contact team to manage incoming contacts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As Anywhere365 is owned by Work Stream People, a Microsoft recommended software company based in the Netherlands, a UK based supplier is required to manage the software on behalf of the council. The supplier will also act as a technical advisor and intermediary to assist with procuring software solutions, installation and implementation and for advice and general support. Additional information: Contract is for period of 3 years with option of extending for 1 year to 2027 already built in. 4 years is the maximum period permitted under framework agreement procuring from.

Procurement Information

Direct Award made via G-Cloud 13 framework with Crown Commercial Services (CCS). Lot 3 - Cloud Support allows direct award option to most suitable supplier following due diligence checks by the council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040a7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029744-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£293,085 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 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
NORWICH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@norwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
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

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RISUAL

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