UK-West Malling: software package suites.

Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
Kent County Council (T/A Procurement Services)
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YT, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 8081685808, Email: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk
Main Address: https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/, Address of the buyer profile: https://www.commercialservices.org.uk/
NUTS Code: UK

I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: Yes

I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity:
General public services

Section II: Object Of The Contract

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title: Y23065 Software Products and Associated Services
Reference number: Not Provided

II.1.2) Main CPV code:
48422000 - software package suites.


II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES

II.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

II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: 1 / Highest offer:800,000,000
Currency:GBP

II.2) Description

II.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.


II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM


II.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

II.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


II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No


II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open


IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2023/S 000-024156



IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

Contract No: Y23065
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Software Products and Associated Services

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 05/03/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 40
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 22 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, 02579852
The Technology Building, Insight Campus, Terry Street, Sheffield, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.2)
CDW Limited, 02465350
1 New Change, London, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.3)
Phoenix Software Ltd, 02548628
Bytes House Randalls Way, Surrey, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.4)
Boxxe Limited, 02109168
Artemis House, Eboracum Way, Heworth Green, York, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.5)
CCS Media Limited, 04418144
80 Mount Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.6)
IDNS Ltd, 07099050
Unit 1b, Springfield Court, Summerfield Road,, Bolton, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.7)
Bytes Software Services Ltd, 01616977
Bytes House, Randalls Way, Surrey, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.8)
VE3 Global Ltd, 07343436
86-90 Paul Street, London, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.9)
Softcat Plc, 02174990
Solar House, Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.10)
Academia Limited, 04771037
Unit 1, The Progression Centre, Mark Road, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Lowest offer: 1 / Highest offer: 800,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.2)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 05/03/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 40
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 22 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Ultima Business Solutions Limited, 02521249
Gainsborough House, Manor Park, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.2)
SoftwareONE UK, 06629601
1 Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.3)
Bromcom Computers Plc, 02040690
Rutland House, 44 Masons Hill, Bromley, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.4)
Kingsfield Computer Products Limited Langtons, 03357539
The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.5)
Crayon Limited, 04055519
Crayon House, Mercury Park, Wooburn Green, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.6)
IRIS Software Limited, 03196054
4th Floor, Heathrow Approach, 470 London Road, Slough, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.7)
Trustmarque Solutions Limited, 02183240
Marlborough House, Westminster Place, York Business Park, York, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.8)
Verylocals Ltd, 14104785
160 City Road, London, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.9)
Waymark Ltd, 07688305
YBN, Delta Bank Road,, Gateshead, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

Contractor (No.10)
Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd, 04924233
110 Bishopsgate, 23rd Floor, London, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Lowest offer: 1 / Highest offer: 800,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No


Award Of Contract (No.3)

Contract No: Not Provided
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


V.2) Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 05/03/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 40
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 22 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

Contractor (No.1)
Education Software Solutions Ltd, 12595779
11 Kingsley Lodge, 13 New Cavendish Street, London, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.2)
Specialist Computer Centres PLC, 01428210
James House, Warwick Road, Tyseley, Birmingham, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.3)
Cantium Business Solutions, 11242115
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: No

Contractor (No.4)
StyleTech Solutions Ltd, 03806289
3 Iridium Court, Owen Avenue, Priory Park West, Hessle, United Kingdom
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Lowest offer: 1 / Highest offer: 800,000,000
Currency: GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information: To view this notice, please click here:
https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=847171079

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body
Commercial Services Kent Limited
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YT, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 8081685808, Email: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Commercial Services
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4YT, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 8081685808, Email: csgprocurement@csltd.org.uk

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 12/03/2024