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title: "Framework Agreement for Software Reseller Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-07c83f8c-b77e-4b38-a642-e096cf86c740"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2023-05-04"
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# Framework Agreement for Software Reseller Services

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07c83f8c-b77e-4b38-a642-e096cf86c740

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## Summary

The Somerset Council has awarded a contract for a Framework Agreement for Software Reseller Services worth £30 million. The procurement process, which was an open procedure, started on May 1, 2023, and will end on April 30, 2027. The contract is in the IT services category under the CPV scheme, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Businesses in the South West region of the United Kingdom may find opportunities to supply computer software and associated services to the council.

This procurement process led to three suppliers, including Bytes Software Services, Crayon Ltd, and Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, being awarded the framework agreement. The suppliers will have the opportunity to participate in further competition exercises during the contract period. This contract, with an estimated value between £15 million to £30 million, is suitable for both large and small to medium-sized businesses in the IT services sector. Interested businesses can visit the Somerset Council website for more details on how to participate in future competitions.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking Suppliers to supply computer software and associated services from a wide variety of software vendors. The Authority is looking to appoint experienced, knowledgeable Suppliers to the framework who are able to deliver best value across a wide range of software products. The Authority intends to create a framework agreement with three awarded suppliers. Suppliers will not be ranked and, where required, will be invited to participate in each further competition exercise. The Authority anticipates the full contract value to be in the region of 15 million - 30 million. This is an estimated value based on spend data for software services and includes some contingency to allow for changes in our requirements. This should not be taken as a spend commitment and the Authority reserves the right to purchase in-scope services via other routes during the term of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cb70d5a-25ef-4aee-8ad5-7771cc14c1d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES; CRAYON; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 May 2023 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cb70d5a-25ef-4aee-8ad5-7771cc14c1d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cb70d5a-25ef-4aee-8ad5-7771cc14c1d2
  4th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1696bc21-7007-ed11-8116-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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