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title: "Provision of Aruba Supply and Support Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Aruba Supply and Support Services

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5e31cac-a6da-413c-9e70-93168af8c37e

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## Summary

The Warrington Borough Council is conducting a public procurement process for the provision of Aruba Supply and Support Services. This tender, identified by the reference WARRINGTONLIVE001-DN360607-84826521, falls under the computer-related services category and is located in Warrington, North West England. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5 October 2018. The total value of the contract is estimated at £150,000, with a minimum spend of £40,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1 November 2018 and will last for an initial 24 months, with options for two 12-month extensions.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in computer support and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in Aruba products. As the council is using an open procurement procedure managed via the Chest portal, it encourages competition from businesses that can offer flexible service levels on an "as required" basis. Companies interested in this contract should be prepared to engage through the portal for communication and submission of tenders, allowing for streamlined processes and clarity on the council’s requirements.

## Notice

Warrington Borough Council (the Council) requires an Aruba registered Provider capable of supplying Aruba products and support services for the Council's Aruba estate. The Council's current annual Aruba support agreement expires at the end of October 2018 The Contract shall be for an initial term of 24 months with the option to extend for another two 12 month periods at the discretion of the Council. The Council is not committing to a minimum level of service requirement it shall only purchase goods and services on an "as required" basis, as the Council will from time to time require where the contract terms and pricing will apply. The Council is using the Chest procurement portal (www.the-chest.org.uk) to manage this procurement and to communicate with Tenderers. No hard copy documents will be issued and all communications with the Council (including the electronic submission of tenders) will be conducted via the Chest. All questions and clarifications must be raised using the Chest messaging service. The Council will not enter into exclusive discussions regarding this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09afdaf4-556a-4c0f-b441-d0bb0785bad4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 2NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2018 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09afdaf4-556a-4c0f-b441-d0bb0785bad4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09afdaf4-556a-4c0f-b441-d0bb0785bad4
  10th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d438b371-efb4-e811-80ed-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Link to Chest Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.warrington.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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