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title: "P2018/1488/NE Software Maintenance Contract Open Contractor"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-04-06"
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# P2018/1488/NE Software Maintenance Contract Open Contractor

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e77cd4d-f19b-4ee6-a9b4-01538e303dda

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## Summary

The procurement process described pertains to an award made by Darlington Borough Council for a software maintenance contract, titled "P2018/1488/NE Software Maintenance Contract Open Contractor". The contract falls under the services category, specifically for software maintenance and repair services, and is located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 31 January 2018. Following this, the contract was initiated on 6 April 2018, running until 6 April 2022, with a total contract value of £80,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software maintenance and related services, particularly those capable of managing ongoing support for software provided by established entities like Capita Business Services Ltd. Businesses in the information technology sector, especially those with experience in public service contracts, may find the competitive landscape favourable. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate growth by establishing long-term partnerships with local authorities and enhancing service delivery capabilities.

## Notice

On-going annual software maintenance contract for Open contractor which is owned and developed by Capita.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c1854e5-3b21-40b0-b490-be6dd6ecd129 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2018 - 6 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2018 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c1854e5-3b21-40b0-b490-be6dd6ecd129

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c1854e5-3b21-40b0-b490-be6dd6ecd129
  6th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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