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title: "18 025 CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF DESKTOP NOW SILVER SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE REISSUED"
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# 18 025 CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF DESKTOP NOW SILVER SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE REISSUED

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40fb222f-675b-4bb7-8291-4b66736ae0af

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cheshire East Borough Council, which is the lead authority for a contract titled "18 025 CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF DESKTOP NOW SILVER SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE REISSUED." This contract falls under the software package and information systems category and is primarily focused on servicing the Windows 7-based desktop estate within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted using an open method, and the tender period concluded on 17th August 2018. The contract's value is set at £50,000, with the performance period commencing from 28th September 2018 and lasting until 27th September 2019.

This tender presents a solid opportunity for businesses, especially those offering IT services and support, to engage with local government contracts. Companies that specialise in software package provision, maintenance support, and the management of desktop environments would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. With the emphasis on transitioning to thin clients and the implementation of new technologies, firms with innovative solutions can position themselves favourably in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

Cheshire East Council are the lead authority for this re-issued procurement, which is a joint requirement for both Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West and Chester. The contract will be formed between Cheshire East Council and the contractor. Cheshire West and Chester will be a beneficiary under the contract. The ICT Shared Service will manage the technical implementation, delivery and support of the solution. The current desktop estate is predominately Windows 7 based FAT clients although there are some published desktops delivered through Citrix technologies. An increased implementation of thin devices will be made through the both Councils "Next Generation Desktop/Personal Workset" programmes with an increase in the number of published applications. Submissions must be received via The Chest https://www.The-Chest.org.uk Please note you are required to register, express an interest, download the Request For Quotation (RFQ) documentation and upload the completed RFQ documentation by the deadline

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a7ff1ef-a821-4756-b2a8-05db00b6ea59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2018 - 27 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £63,349 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North 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

- 8 Oct 2018 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a7ff1ef-a821-4756-b2a8-05db00b6ea59
- 7 Aug 2018 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca372fc-4258-49b2-8ad9-9102fa804e5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a7ff1ef-a821-4756-b2a8-05db00b6ea59
  8th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ca372fc-4258-49b2-8ad9-9102fa804e5b
  7th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
- https://www.The-Chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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