Award

Uniform System

NORWICH CITY COUNCIL

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Award

09 Oct 2023 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Norwich City Council, a regional or local authority, has recently awarded a contract for an IT services project titled "Uniform System." This tender falls under the category of services and involves the digitalisation of the council's Planning and Regulatory Service. The procurement method used was a limited direct award without prior publication of a call for competition. The awarded contract, valued at £1,014,255.00 GBP, was signed on 29th August 2023. The supplier selected for this project is Idox Software LTD.

This procurement process by Norwich City Council offers opportunities for businesses providing IT services, software development, and support. Companies in the software package and information systems industry, particularly those with expertise in enhancing existing systems and improving customer experience, would find this tender suitable for bidding. The contract duration extends for 5 years until August 2028, allowing for potential long-term business growth and collaboration with the council.

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Notice Title

Uniform System

Notice Description

System required for the digitalisation of the council's Planning and Regulatory Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To build upon existing software (UNIform) already used within the service but providing add-ons and enhancements to existing systems to ensure better workflows, data management and, most importantly, customer experience.

Options: Under framework agreement there is no maximum call-off period for contract. Is currently for a period of 5 years to August 2028.

Procurement Information

Direct Award made via a Call-Off agreement of Lot 3 (Housing, Environmental and Planning Solutions) of the Vertical Applications Solutions framework with Crown Commercial Services (CCS). Allows direct award option to most suitable supplier following due diligence checks by the council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040a7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029747-2023
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
£1,014,255 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 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

IDOX SOFTWARE

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