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title: "Extension to existing contract MHCLG Provision and supply of Koha and VuFind software as a service and hosting for 2021/22."
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# Extension to existing contract MHCLG Provision and supply of Koha and VuFind software as a service and hosting for 2021/22.

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74595c2b-0259-4e37-ac08-c6b3312e946c

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## Summary

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities is currently overseeing the procurement process related to the extension of an existing contract for the provision and supply of Koha and VuFind software as a service and hosting for the duration of 2021/22. The procurement, classified under the CPV code for software packages and information systems, has been completed with an awarded contract valued at £6,195. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2021, concluding on 31st October 2022. This tender was initiated through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 26th October 2021.

This procurement process presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software services, particularly those offering similar products or solutions, to engage in government contracts. While the contract has been awarded to PTFS Europe Limited, other businesses in the software development sector should consider strategies to strengthen their competitive edge for future tenders. The relevant industry experience and capacity to deliver software as a service could be key factors that contribute to success in upcoming opportunities within this procurement framework.

## Notice

Extension to existing contract MHCLG Provision and supply of Koha and VuFind software as a service and hosting for 1 year. 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/9f63ef87-544f-42a6-91a7-e6f67e79d1ac |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,195 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,195 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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

- 17 Nov 2021 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f63ef87-544f-42a6-91a7-e6f67e79d1ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f63ef87-544f-42a6-91a7-e6f67e79d1ac
  17th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0db826e-fcc1-4886-a712-a21acbb05eb0

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