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title: "Renewal of license for 'Magenta Connect' on-line communications platform"
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# Renewal of license for 'Magenta Connect' on-line communications platform

Buyer: MAGENTA LIVING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8654187-4479-4af5-8b5a-8363b7f523d5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Renewal of license for 'Magenta Connect' on-line communications platform", initiated by MAGENTA LIVING, involves the renewal of a licence for the online platform. This contract falls under the industry category of Office and computing machinery, equipment, and supplies. The procurement method used is direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period starts on 1st March 2023 and ends on 28th February 2026, with a tender deadline of 15th February 2023. The buying organisation, MAGENTA LIVING, based in BIRKENHEAD, England, is the primary screening organisation operating under the category of goods.

This tender for the online communications platform license renewal by MAGENTA LIVING presents a business growth opportunity for suppliers in the IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract has been awarded to Granicus, and the procurement process has now reached the award stage. Businesses interested in providing services related to online communication platforms and IT solutions should consider engaging with MAGENTA LIVING to explore potential future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

IPR - Granicus hold the IP rights in the online platform that hosts MAGENTA CONNECT. We need to renew the licence to continue to use MAGENTA CONNECT. There is no suitable alternate supplier as we would not be able to move our information due to the IP issue

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ac85b6-4532-4843-8180-b03aa135fbb2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,519 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,519 |
| 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 | MAGENTA LIVING |
| Locality | BIRKENHEAD |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH41 5AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Birkenhead and Tranmere |
| Westminster constituency | Birkenhead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2023 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ac85b6-4532-4843-8180-b03aa135fbb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ac85b6-4532-4843-8180-b03aa135fbb2
  20th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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