Award

Support Services re Microsoft Products

ANGUS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council has successfully awarded a term contract titled "Support Services re Microsoft Products" to Zenzero Solutions Limited. This contract covers the support and maintenance of the Council's suite of Microsoft products and is categorised under the services industry. The contract was initially tendered through an open procedure, with the tender phase starting on 8th August 2024 and closing on 9th September 2024. The contract, valued at £18,160, was officially awarded on 25th October 2024 and has been marked as active. The services will be primarily delivered within the Angus Council region (UKM71), with the contract duration including options for renewal up to a maximum of 48 months.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in IT support and software maintenance services. With a substantial contract period and potential for additional optional services, businesses experienced in handling large-scale IT infrastructures and possessing expertise in Microsoft products will find this contract particularly advantageous. The open procedure used for this tender process ensures that businesses of various sizes, including SMEs, have had the opportunity to compete, as reflected by the 12 bids received, including 4 from SMEs. The procurement emphasizes electronic submissions, making it accessible for tech-savvy companies to engage efficiently.

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Notice Title

Support Services re Microsoft Products

Notice Description

This is a term contract for the support and maintenance of the Council's suite of Microsoft products

Lot Information

Lot 1

Remote support services in relation to the Council's suite of Microsoft products. The scope of the contract may vary over the term dependant upon the exact composition of the suite of MS products employed by the Council. It is reasonable to expect that this will change over the term of the contract.

Options: A request for addition optional services can be noted within the Pricing Schedule but WILL NOT form part of the financial scoring element. Details are also requested within the Award Questionnaire

Renewal: After initial 12 months, 1 x 24 month extension and 1 x 12 month extension included within maximum 48 month term

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000761713
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521554
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

72250000 - System and support services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72253200 - Systems support services

72261000 - Software support services

72610000 - Computer support services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,160 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGUS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@angus.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3452777778

Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZENZERO SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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