---
title: "Invitation to Tender for the provision of an email communications system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02daf8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-30"
---

# Invitation to Tender for the provision of an email communications system

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02daf8

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## Summary

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of an email communications system, classified under software packages and information systems (CPV Code: 48000000). The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 27th September 2021 at 10:00 AM (BST). This open procedure invites all interested suppliers to submit their proposals electronically via the specified portal. The contract is expected to last for four years and focuses on a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution that requires minimal customisation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software development and IT services industry, particularly those with experience in email communications systems and established products. Companies that can provide COTS solutions, emphasising quality and cost-effectiveness, are well-suited to compete. With the council's emphasis on branding adjustments rather than extensive development work, vendors that have ready-to-deploy products with proven track records could greatly benefit from this procurement opportunity.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021385-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## 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

- 30 Aug 2021 at 13:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021385-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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