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title: "LocalGov Drupal Hosting"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b58f81ff-d3a2-41f4-9e99-a3b93b9ec67b"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-08"
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# LocalGov Drupal Hosting

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b58f81ff-d3a2-41f4-9e99-a3b93b9ec67b

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## Summary

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for "LocalGov Drupal Hosting," which involves managed cloud hosting services. This contract, classified under the "Information technology services" category, is intended to be delivered in the East of England. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 5th August 2024. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2024 and run until 30th September 2027. The award was made on 8th October 2024 to Big Blue Door Limited, valued at £66,053.34.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) specialising in IT services due to its suitability criteria. Businesses with expertise in cloud hosting and IT infrastructure management would be well-positioned to thrive in similar future tenders. Essex County Council's focus on managed cloud hosting services indicates a continued investment in digital infrastructure, potentially heralding further opportunities in the region.

## Notice

LocalGov Drupal managed Cloud Hosting services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60252086-3082-4a1f-a77c-3a8ff4842179 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,053 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,053 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIG BLUE DOOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60252086-3082-4a1f-a77c-3a8ff4842179

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60252086-3082-4a1f-a77c-3a8ff4842179
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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