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title: "SolarWinds Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-53757f98-a25c-4b5b-a3fc-111d8fec2ec7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-05-16"
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# SolarWinds Renewal

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53757f98-a25c-4b5b-a3fc-111d8fec2ec7

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Durham County Council, pertains to the renewal of software licenses for SolarWinds, critical for monitoring and alerting across their network. The tender, titled "SolarWinds Renewal," falls under the software package and information systems category and is located in Durham, England. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period concluding on 25 April 2022, leading to the award of a contract valued at £78,519.59 on 6 May 2022. The contract will commence on 16 May 2022 and run until 15 May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that specialise in software solutions and digital services. Businesses capable of delivering reliable software support and monitoring tools are particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts, benefiting from the continuity of service and established relationships highlighted in the procurement process.

## Notice

Durham use the SolarWinds monitoring and alerting tools across its network, servers and applications and they are coming to the end of the initial licences and need to be renewed for a further 3 years. Additional information: For continuity with the previous procurement and to ensure the continuation of service provision, a direct award to the incumbent supplier via the NHS Shared Business Services (NHSSBS) Digital Workplace Solutions (DWS) framework was identified as the compliant route to market for this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6b646c-f223-4525-b019-fdffbf5bd46e |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2022 - 15 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,519 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,519 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| 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 | SWITCHSHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6b646c-f223-4525-b019-fdffbf5bd46e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a6b646c-f223-4525-b019-fdffbf5bd46e
  16th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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