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title: "MHCLG Provision and supply of Koha, Knowvation and VuFind software as a service and hosting for 2020/21."
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# MHCLG Provision and supply of Koha, Knowvation and VuFind software as a service and hosting for 2020/21.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69a4e2f3-dbf7-41d0-b049-29ca0249aede

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) seeking to acquire software as a service and hosting for Koha, Knowvation, and VuFind for the 2020/21 period. This contract, valued at £13,492.50, has been awarded as a result of a selective procurement method, which entailed a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2021. The delivery will take place in the United Kingdom, and the process has recently reached the award stage, published for transparency on 5th December 2020.

This tender presents noteworthy opportunities for software service providers, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in SaaS solutions. Companies that specialise in information systems, especially those with proven capabilities in the specified software, are ideally positioned to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in this procurement process not only allows businesses to secure contracts with a significant public sector buyer but also assists in establishing a robust presence within the government procurement landscape.

## Notice

MHCLG Provision and supply of Koha, Knowvation and VuFind software as a service and hosting for 2020/21. This contract has been awarded and is published for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f4ed8e-255e-4626-97a6-4472971e74f0 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,492 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,492 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ST LEONARDS ON SEA |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN37 7GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Ashdown |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PTFS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2020 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f4ed8e-255e-4626-97a6-4472971e74f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f4ed8e-255e-4626-97a6-4472971e74f0
  5th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a208e1e1-3355-4350-b3da-04d9bfbf6efb

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