Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent County Council (T/A Procurement Services)
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4YT
Telephone
+44 8081685808
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48422000 - Software package suites
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Framework Agreement covers the provision of a full range of software (including open source software), essential hardware and associated services and support and maintenance for cloud based, on premise and hybrid software solutions Indicative software requirements include, but are not limited to, the following application and system software categories: •Accounting systems •Bespoke software solutions •Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) software •Enterprise Software and business applications such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), data analysis, business intelligence, database tools, inventory systems •Human Resources (HR) and payroll systems •Microsoft products •Operating systems •Recovery and data back-up software •School Information Management systems •Security software such as adware and malware, antivirus, encryption, firewall •Virtualisation •Workflow management systems and software
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £800,000,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48730000 - Security software package
- 48731000 - File security software package
- 48451000 - Enterprise resource planning software package
- 48710000 - Backup or recovery software package
- 72212710 - Backup or recovery software development services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework Agreement covers the provision of a full range of software (including open source software), essential hardware and associated services and support and maintenance for cloud based, on premise and hybrid software solutions Indicative software requirements include, but are not limited to, the following application and system software categories: •Accounting systems •Bespoke software solutions •Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) software •Enterprise Software and business applications such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), data analysis, business intelligence, database tools, inventory systems •Human Resources (HR) and payroll systems •Microsoft products •Operating systems •Recovery and data back-up software •School Information Management systems •Security software such as adware and malware, antivirus, encryption, firewall •Virtualisation •Workflow management systems and software Please note - Suppliers must have the capability to provide a wide range of software and open source software and associated services. Associated services may extend beyond the scope of the Goods/Services purchased and may include, but not be limited to; •Asset management •Consultation services •End user support •Installation •Integration •Project management
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Framework Agreement / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Delivering the Service and Account Management / Weighting: 45
Quality criterion - Name: Standards, Regulations and Policies / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-024156
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Y23065
Title
Software Products and Associated Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 40
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 22
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 40
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd
The Technology Building, Insight Campus, Terry Street
Sheffield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
02579852
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CDW Limited
1 New Change
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
02465350
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Phoenix Software Ltd
Bytes House Randalls Way
Surrey
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
02548628
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Boxxe Limited
Artemis House, Eboracum Way, Heworth Green
York
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
02109168
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CCS Media Limited
80 Mount Street
Nottingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04418144
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IDNS Ltd
Unit 1b, Springfield Court, Summerfield Road,
Bolton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
07099050
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bytes Software Services Ltd
Bytes House, Randalls Way
Surrey
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
01616977
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VE3 Global Ltd
86-90 Paul Street
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
07343436
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Softcat Plc
Solar House, Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow
Buckinghamshire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
02174990
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Academia Limited
Unit 1, The Progression Centre, Mark Road
Hemel Hempstead
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04771037
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £800,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 40
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 22
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 40
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ultima Business Solutions Limited
Gainsborough House, Manor Park, Reading
Berkshire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
02521249
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SoftwareONE UK
1 Chamberlain Square
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
06629601
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bromcom Computers Plc
Rutland House, 44 Masons Hill
Bromley
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
02040690
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kingsfield Computer Products Limited Langtons
The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street
Liverpool
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03357539
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crayon Limited
Crayon House, Mercury Park, Wooburn Green
Buckinghamshire
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04055519
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
IRIS Software Limited
4th Floor, Heathrow Approach, 470 London Road
Slough
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03196054
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trustmarque Solutions Limited
Marlborough House, Westminster Place, York Business Park
York
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
02183240
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Verylocals Ltd
160 City Road
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
14104785
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Waymark Ltd
YBN, Delta Bank Road,
Gateshead
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
07688305
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd
110 Bishopsgate, 23rd Floor
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
04924233
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £800,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 40
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 22
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 40
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Education Software Solutions Ltd
11 Kingsley Lodge, 13 New Cavendish Street
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
12595779
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Specialist Computer Centres PLC
James House, Warwick Road, Tyseley
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
01428210
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cantium Business Solutions
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling
Kent
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
11242115
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
StyleTech Solutions Ltd
3 Iridium Court, Owen Avenue, Priory Park West
Hessle
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03806289
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £800,000,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Commercial Services Kent Limited
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4YT
Telephone
+44 8081685808
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Commercial Services
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4YT
Telephone
+44 8081685808
Country
United Kingdom