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title: "Quest Software Support Consolidation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e18defa-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Quest Software Support Consolidation

Buyer: HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e18defa-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Quest Software Support Consolidation" was conducted by the HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE in the software industry, specifically focused on software supply and support services. Located in Leeds within the Yorkshire and the Humber region, this procurement initiative was completed, with a contract value of £52,874.10. The contract period commenced on 11 January 2016 and concluded on 31 October 2017. The tender process was classified as "other" and ended on 7 December 2015, indicating that the purchasing process involved various considerations beyond standard methods.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in software support and licensing services. Companies specialised in consolidating support for software agreements would be well-suited to compete, as the project involved the aggregation of existing licensing support. The successful supplier, Softcat Ltd, exemplifies the type of business that can thrive in such contract environments, indicating that similar firms may find valuable opportunities in future government procurement initiatives.

## Notice

Consolidation of support agreements for existing licensing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a31fbbd-d10a-45b7-b319-f780c4d6d4dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2016 - 31 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,874 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,874 |
| 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 | HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INFORMATION CENTRE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a31fbbd-d10a-45b7-b319-f780c4d6d4dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a31fbbd-d10a-45b7-b319-f780c4d6d4dd
  15th April 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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