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title: "Invitation to Tender for the provision of an email communications system"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f142bd65-4dbf-4f50-8895-95e076e00f8f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-03"
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# Invitation to Tender for the provision of an email communications system

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f142bd65-4dbf-4f50-8895-95e076e00f8f

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an email communications system, seeking to procure a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution that requires minor adjustments mainly for branding purposes. The tender, valued at £180,000, is currently at the award stage, with the contract period set to begin on 22 December 2021 and run until 31 August 2025. The tender period concluded on 27 September 2021, and the project falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, specifically relating to goods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those providing COTS packages with strong branding capabilities. Firms that are familiar with the public sector and have experience in delivering communication systems would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies offering advertising and marketing services may find this opportunity relevant, given the focus on internal and external email communications for the council's services.

## Notice

Gloucestershire County Council ("the council") is looking to purchase a commercial off the shelf (COTS) package. To the council a COTS package means a solution already built and which will only require minor tweaks primarily concerning the required branding. For the avoidance of doubt, the council is not looking to procure a development contract. The system will be managed by the Communications Team and used by services throughout the council for both internal and external email communications. Documents available via https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98c698e-f425-4c9d-870b-46a0ca405196 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2021 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2021 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98c698e-f425-4c9d-870b-46a0ca405196
- 30 Aug 2021 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145b41ae-c2f3-4772-824b-f0d643964886

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c98c698e-f425-4c9d-870b-46a0ca405196
  3rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/145b41ae-c2f3-4772-824b-f0d643964886
  30th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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