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title: "Archive licence for E5 system"
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buyer: "NORWICH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-07"
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# Archive licence for E5 system

Buyer: NORWICH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58b62752-7d6b-4173-8abe-a01c30cedfac

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## Summary

Norwich City Council is the buying organisation for the procurement process titled “Archive licence for E5 system”, within the software package and information systems industry category. The contract is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Advanced Business Software and Solutions Limited. The entire procurement was conducted through a framework agreement, specifically a call-off from Lot 1 of the Back Office Software Framework (RM6194) managed by Crown Commercial Services. Key dates include the tender period, which ended on 30th June 2024 at 17:00 BST, and the contract period running from 26th February 2025 to 30th June 2031. The contract's value is £105,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses experienced in providing software solutions, particularly those that specialise in finance and HR systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitably positioned to compete for similar tenders anticipated under similar frameworks, given the procurement method's suitability criteria. The successful delivery of such projects can potentially enhance a business's portfolio, demonstrating capacity and reliability in fulfilling government contracts. The awarded contract reflects the demand for read-only software licences in public sector finance and HR departments, thus businesses with relevant expertise and the ability to meet procurement specifications stand to benefit significantly.

## Notice

Function to allow the council to be able to view previous software system for Finance and HR (E5) . Read only licence. Direct Award via call-off from Lot 1 of the Back Office Software Framework (RM6194) with Crown Commercial Services (CCS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5760d1-4b54-46f2-b136-ed40b8100eb9 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,000 |
| 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 | NORWICH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR2 1NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Mancroft |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5760d1-4b54-46f2-b136-ed40b8100eb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d5760d1-4b54-46f2-b136-ed40b8100eb9
  7th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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