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title: "CST213 Support of the SUSE and HANA Environment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-01-13"
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# CST213 Support of the SUSE and HANA Environment

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49bbb2c4-e04f-4686-af2c-651fc8cc0449

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has completed a procurement process titled "CST213 Support of the SUSE and HANA Environment" under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement followed a direct award method according to the Council's standing orders. The contract, valued at £50,000, involves EPI-USE Limited and spans from 24th December 2024 to 23rd December 2025. The award was active from 23rd December 2024, with an official publication on 13th January 2025. The services are to be delivered primarily within England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with competencies in supporting SUSE and HANA environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises, despite the award being given to a large company, could find similar future opportunities to engage with local councils for niche IT services, given the suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Businesses with expertise in consulting and software development in the public sector will find such contracts favourable for growth and expanding their footprint in local government services.

## Notice

Direct award under protocol 8 of the Council's Standing orders Relating to Contracts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663e10ae-adde-47cd-b0a3-4da3c1e7a78a |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Dec 2024 - 23 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| 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 | EPI-USE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663e10ae-adde-47cd-b0a3-4da3c1e7a78a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/663e10ae-adde-47cd-b0a3-4da3c1e7a78a
  13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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