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title: "Software licence & software support (for the Traffic Control & Info Centre)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83932f53-e6c2-497e-9959-cdc39e490cfa"
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buyer: "SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Software licence & software support (for the Traffic Control & Info Centre)

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83932f53-e6c2-497e-9959-cdc39e490cfa

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## Summary

Somerset County Council has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Software licence & software support (for the Traffic Control & Info Centre)" in the IT services sector, specifically under CPV code 72000000. The contract, amounting to £74,820, is intended to enhance the Traffic Control and Information Centre through the Idox UTMC Common Database, which integrates various systems for improved efficiency. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 20 July 2021. The contract period runs from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2024, with delivery expected to take place in England.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development and support. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to engage, as the procurement is well-suited for these types of suppliers. By participating in this process, businesses can not only gain valuable experience but also contribute to the enhancement of public infrastructure and local services in the region.

## Notice

The Idox UTMC Common Database (Argonaut) is an intrinsic part of the Traffic Control and Information Centre and is used to amalgamate various control room systems into one command and control system to save time and resources.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b84d53-86cf-44ea-a685-3e9dcc541417 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,820 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,820 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b84d53-86cf-44ea-a685-3e9dcc541417

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b84d53-86cf-44ea-a685-3e9dcc541417
  20th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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