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ESM Software Solution

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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13 Oct 2023 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex County Council has awarded a contract for ESM Software Solution to Industrial and Financial Systems, IFS UK Limited. The procurement process involved a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is for the provision of ESM software subscription and hosting services for a corporate service, valued at £495,000. The contracting authority cited extreme urgency as the reason for not following open tender timelines.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, specifically in software packages and information systems. Businesses offering software solutions could benefit from competing for contracts like this. The awarded contract by the Essex County Council was for ESM software subscription and hosting services, demonstrating a focus on technology procurement within the public sector.

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Notice Title

ESM Software Solution

Notice Description

The provision of ESM software subscription and hosting for a corporate service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of ESM software subscription and hosting for a corporate service. Additional information: The contract is for a 2 year term with the option to extend for a further 12 months. It was awarded under regulation 32.2.c for extreme urgency and timelines for open tender could not be complied with.

Options: The contract is for a 2 year term with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Procurement Information

The contract is for a 2 year term with the option to extend for a further 12 months. It was awarded under regulation 32.2.c for extreme urgency and timelines for open tender could not be complied with.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040bd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030268-2023
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Natalie Drew
Contact Email
natalie.drew@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDUSTRIAL AND FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, IFS

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