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title: "Quotation for the Provision of a Family Information Services Online Directory - AWARD"
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# Quotation for the Provision of a Family Information Services Online Directory - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-634cd23d-9b94-46ff-86fe-9282dea17639

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council seeking quotations for the provision of a Family Information Services Online Directory, with an estimated contract value of £30,000. The tender period commenced with the award announcement on 1st August 2019 and is classified under IT services including custom software development and data services. This opportunity is part of an open procurement method, and the contract will span three years, commencing on 6th November 2017 and ending on 31st October 2020. The final date for submission of quotations was 25th October 2017, with all procurement responses managed through the In-tend e-Tendering System.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on custom software development, data services, and consultancy. Suppliers with experience in creating online directories or similar IT services will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the awarded contract has been granted to Idox Software Limited, other businesses may explore future opportunities with the Council or similar projects in the public sector.

## Notice

Quotation for the Provision of a Family Information Services Online Directory Sandwell are seeking quotes for the Provision of a FIS (Family Information Services) Online Directory. The estimated contract value is PS30,000.00 and the contract period will be for 3 years starting 06 November 2017 to 31 October 2020. However, this information is intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure and is not a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 25 October 2017 at 15:00hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71443674-6c8c-4dd2-bdc9-df1b018d6145 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDOX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2019 at 13:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71443674-6c8c-4dd2-bdc9-df1b018d6145
- 15 May 2019 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71443674-6c8c-4dd2-bdc9-df1b018d6145

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71443674-6c8c-4dd2-bdc9-df1b018d6145
  1st August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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