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title: "Link: IT Solutions 2 - COTS Agreement (Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2023-08-29"
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# Link: IT Solutions 2 - COTS Agreement (Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411)

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07e0a9bf-c927-4635-a83f-9261c619509c

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## Summary

The Bath and North East Somerset Council has awarded a contract for IT Solutions 2 - COTS Agreement under the CPV classification of Software package and information systems. The contract, valued at £500,000 GBP, involves purchases of off-the-shelf software and related services. The tender period ended on 27th July 2023, with the contract running from 28th August 2023 to 31st July 2024. The award was made to Softcat PLC, a supplier based in Marlow, Bucks.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in Information Technology services, particularly those offering software solutions and related technologies. As the contract involves an array of IT services like storage, networking, cloud solutions, and SaaS, businesses with expertise in these areas would be well-suited to compete. Considering the Council's preference for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), SME-focused IT service providers may find this tender particularly appealing for potential business growth.

## Notice

IT Solutions 2 - COTS Agreement (Framework SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411) - joined existing agreement Purchases of off the shelf software Extended scope including but not limited to: Storage Datacentre Cloud Networking IT Asset Management End User Computing Hardware SaaS Also optional partner alliance programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b7c861-d527-49f2-8b9d-7d54a3b515f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2023 at 09:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b7c861-d527-49f2-8b9d-7d54a3b515f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b7c861-d527-49f2-8b9d-7d54a3b515f6
  29th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk

## Provenance

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