Published date: 28 March 2017

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 5 July 2016

Contract summary

Industry

  • Computer platforms - 30211300

  • Personal computers - 30213000

  • Portable computers - 30213100

    • Miscellaneous computer equipment - 30236000

    • Computer accessories - 30237200

    • Computer supplies - 30237300

    • Installation of computer cabling - 45314320

    • Software package and information systems - 48000000

    • Computer control system - 48151000

    • Computer servers - 48822000

    • Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment - 50300000

    • Maintenance and repair of computer equipment - 50312000

    • Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services - 72140000

    • Computer expansion services - 72541000

    • Technical computer support services - 72611000

Location of contract

L11 2SF

Value of contract

£2,220,000 to £5,400,000

Procurement reference

COB-P340 - AWARD

Published date

28 March 2017

Closing date

5 July 2016

Contract start date

1 April 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Cobalt Housing requires certain hardware and elements of software to be provided, installed and supported to enable it to deliver a range of social housing activities to its customers. This includes both communications, ICT equipment and software.

Cobalt is currently part of Symphony Housing Group but expects to leave the Group in April 2017. The Group has provided the majority of aspects of Cobalt's IT and communications hardware, software and support, as further described in the Draft Specification document available to download through the URL indicated in this notice. These aspects include housing management, finance, facilities, asset management, electronic document management, e-procurement and mobile working. Cobalt is looking to procure hardware, software, support and maintenance to enable it to operate as a housing provider independent from Symphony Housing Group.

Duration in months: 48 (April 2017-March 2021)
This contract is subject to renewal. The contract is likely to be for a 4 year term with the option for Cobalt to renew the contract 3 further times for periods of up to 2 years (i.e. up to 10 years if all options to extend are used).

Award information

Awarded date

22 October 2016

Contract start date

1 April 2017

Contract end date

31 March 2021

Total value of contract

£5,095,649

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

South Liverpool Homes

Address

Parklands, Conleach Road, Liverpool, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, L24 0TY

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Osian Edwards

Address

Lower House Lane
Croxteth
Liverpool
L11 2SF
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 151 6338000

Email

osian.edwards@symphonyhousing.org.uk

Website

www.cobalthousing.org.uk