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# Cobalt - ICT services 2017-21 - AWARD

Buyer: SYMPHONY HOUSING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba3b9fa8-0a30-4cf7-ba37-4715477a1ec8

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## Summary

Cobalt Housing is seeking to award a contract titled "Cobalt - ICT services 2017-21" to provide essential hardware, software, and support services necessary for the effective delivery of social housing activities. This award follows the completion of an open procurement process initiated by Symphony Housing Group, which Cobalt is set to part ways with in April 2017. The contract duration is expected to be four years, from April 1, 2017, to March 31, 2021, with potential extensions for an additional six years. The delivery addresses are located in Liverpool, North West England. The total estimated contract value is £5,400,000, with a minimum value of £2,220,000.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT and telecommunications sectors, especially those offering hardware, software, and technical support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract is designed to foster competitive bidding. Those equipped to deliver comprehensive ICT solutions, maintenance, and related services will find this tender aligns with their business capabilities, making them strong contenders to contribute to Cobalt Housing's operational independence and efficiency.

## Notice

Cobalt Housing requires certain hardware and elements of software to be provided, installed and supported to enable it to deliver a range of social housing activities to its customers. This includes both communications, ICT equipment and software. Cobalt is currently part of Symphony Housing Group but expects to leave the Group in April 2017. The Group has provided the majority of aspects of Cobalt's IT and communications hardware, software and support, as further described in the Draft Specification document available to download through the URL indicated in this notice. These aspects include housing management, finance, facilities, asset management, electronic document management, e-procurement and mobile working. Cobalt is looking to procure hardware, software, support and maintenance to enable it to operate as a housing provider independent from Symphony Housing Group. Duration in months: 48 (April 2017-March 2021) This contract is subject to renewal. The contract is likely to be for a 4 year term with the option for Cobalt to renew the contract 3 further times for periods of up to 2 years (i.e. up to 10 years if all options to extend are used).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa3929b-0a0f-44e7-9651-12ba36e53083 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,095,649 |
| 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 | SYMPHONY HOUSING GROUP |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L11 2SF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | West Derby Muirhead |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Walton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH LIVERPOOL HOMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 30213000 - Personal computers
- 30213100 - Portable computers
- 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment
- 30237200 - Computer accessories
- 30237300 - Computer supplies
- 45314320 - Installation of computer cabling
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48151000 - Computer control system
- 48822000 - Computer servers
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
- 50312000 - Maintenance and repair of computer equipment
- 72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services
- 72541000 - Computer expansion services
- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2017 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa3929b-0a0f-44e7-9651-12ba36e53083

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfa3929b-0a0f-44e7-9651-12ba36e53083
  28th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cobalthousing.org.uk

## Provenance

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