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title: "Version 1 Ongoing Support and Maintenance"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-15"
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# Version 1 Ongoing Support and Maintenance

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3c154d6-34af-47f5-9723-2c4b220c5287

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## Summary

Durham County Council has awarded a contract titled "Version 1 Ongoing Support and Maintenance" within the software maintenance and repair services industry. The procurement process, completed using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, focuses on maintaining support and securing consultancy and support services as needed. The contract will be executed in the North East region of the United Kingdom, starting from 1st September 2024 and concluding on 31st August 2027, with a total value of £134,323.66 GBP. This contract is not only for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) but excludes voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Key dates include the tender period end date on 30th August 2024 and the award publication on 15th November 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in software maintenance and repair. Businesses that can provide the necessary expertise in ongoing support and consultancy services are well-suited to compete. By securing such contracts, these companies can strengthen their portfolio and credibility in the public sector. Given the substantial contract duration and value, it offers a stable and long-term revenue stream, making it particularly attractive for well-established SMEs and large firms in the IT support industry.

## Notice

Ongoing Master Services Agreement required to maintain support and secure consultancy/support services as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98299721-b44f-41b3-abe4-4afe2d85e718 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,323 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,323 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERSION 1 SOLUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98299721-b44f-41b3-abe4-4afe2d85e718

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98299721-b44f-41b3-abe4-4afe2d85e718
  15th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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