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title: "Support and Maintenance of Aruba"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-31"
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# Support and Maintenance of Aruba

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45644d0b-4a86-4366-91e1-b7017a767829

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council has completed a direct procurement process titled "Support and Maintenance of Aruba," in the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically falling under IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The process concluded with an award status, following a tender that ended on 29th July 2024. The awarded contract is valued at £40,471.28 and covers service provision for the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2024 and conclude on 31st July 2027.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT support and software maintenance, particularly those that are capable of providing ongoing technical support and updates for HPE Aruba Software and Hardware. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders due to the suitability requirement favouring SMEs. The direct award method, undertaken through the NHS Shared Business Services framework, points to a streamlined process beneficial for businesses familiar with rapid response and specialised service delivery.

## Notice

To provide the abilities of access to software updates, licenses and technical support for HPE Aruba Software and Hardware Additional information: Direct Award via NHS Shared Business Services SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87f351d-3239-4193-a149-c408d192360d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,471 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,471 |
| 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 | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2024 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87f351d-3239-4193-a149-c408d192360d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e87f351d-3239-4193-a149-c408d192360d
  31st July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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