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title: "NEPO Open Managed Services Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a8df472-16f9-4a40-96e7-d5d497556e61"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED"
published: "2023-02-27"
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# NEPO Open Managed Services Agreement

Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a8df472-16f9-4a40-96e7-d5d497556e61

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## Summary

The procurement process for the NEPO Open Managed Services Agreement was successfully completed by THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED. This tender falls under the services category with a total value of £1,099,576 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from March 1, 2023, to February 28, 2026. The tender deadline was February 3, 2023, with the contract award made on February 20, 2023. The buying organisation is located in DURHAM, England.

This award presents business growth opportunities for service providers, particularly those specialising in software packages and information systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete under the suitability criteria. Suppliers like VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS LIMITED were awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar firms to participate in future tenders within this framework agreement category.

## Notice

Open Managed Services Agreement Call off from Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2c11cf-33d3-4cc6-937a-e91816ca2f4d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,099,576 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,099,576 |
| 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 | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2023 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2c11cf-33d3-4cc6-937a-e91816ca2f4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2c11cf-33d3-4cc6-937a-e91816ca2f4d
  27th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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