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title: "BDC Server & Infrastructure Refresh"
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# BDC Server & Infrastructure Refresh

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f31c96a6-ff94-4f6d-96b1-5936c86bd93a

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## Summary

The Braintree District Council has awarded a contract for the provision of ICT services under the title "BDC Server & Infrastructure Refresh". This procurement falls under the industry category of Information systems and servers, with a total contract value of £247,456.41. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 13th February 2023, and the contract period runs from 15th May 2023 to 14th May 2031. Braintree District Council is located in Braintree, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing ICT solutions and services, specifically in the area of Information systems and servers, to compete for contracts worth substantial amounts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate in this selective procurement process. The Council's reliance on technology for service delivery highlights the importance of high-quality ICT solutions for successful business growth and service provision.

## Notice

Braintree District Council (the Council) relies significantly on technology in order to deliver services, and the wide range of functions that the Council operates requires a range of ICT solutions and services to support it. ICT services are operated as a hybrid model, with a range of cloud hosted applications and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions which are used by members and officers. There are also some services and equipment which are hosted on site. Variation added on 3/10/23 in relation to PS29,355.56 of additional related hardware, which is now included in the total contract value. Original = 218100.85 + Variation29355.56. Total = PS247,456.41

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e942b9eb-cd12-49a4-b600-29f6150346d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2023 - 14 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £247,456 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £218,100 |
| 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 | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2023 at 10:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e942b9eb-cd12-49a4-b600-29f6150346d5
- 17 May 2023 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e942b9eb-cd12-49a4-b600-29f6150346d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e942b9eb-cd12-49a4-b600-29f6150346d5
  3rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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