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title: "[DIRECT AWARD] 621 - Wigan Council Archive and Museums Collections I.T System"
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# [DIRECT AWARD] 621 - Wigan Council Archive and Museums Collections I.T System

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee39bda3-1c38-471f-b135-33110ff22028

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## Summary

Wigan Council has completed the procurement process for an upgrade to their Archive and Museums Collection I.T. System, awarded through a direct award procurement method. The project falls under the IT services category, particularly focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and is valued at £53,000. The chosen supplier is Axiell ALM Ltd. The contract period spans from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2029, with the delivery location being England, United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in upgrading and maintaining municipal systems. Given the direct award nature of this procurement process, it offers substantial growth potential for firms able to deliver high-quality, secure IT solutions that meet the specific needs of public sector clients. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities, enhancing their profile and expanding their portfolio within the government sector.

## Notice

An upgrade to the Wigan Council Archive and Museum Collection I.T System following upgrades from Wigan Council's I.T security.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed94c6d5-c353-45b1-990a-60e026374b90 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,000 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AXIELL ALM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed94c6d5-c353-45b1-990a-60e026374b90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed94c6d5-c353-45b1-990a-60e026374b90
  29th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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