Tender

IT Support

BIGGLESWADE TOWN COUNCIL

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01 Mar 2023 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Biggleswade Town Council, a first-tier local government body, has issued a tender for IT Support services. The procurement process involves inviting competitive quotations for a contract valued at GBP 141,000. The tender deadline is March 31, 2023, and the contract period is set to begin on April 3, 2023, and end on April 1, 2026. Businesses in the office and computing machinery industry category, particularly those providing IT services, are encouraged to participate.

This tender by Biggleswade Town Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, especially those adept at providing quality IT solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Council, with its focus on community services and profitable events business, values IT provision and has a robust infrastructure in place, including Microsoft 365, network facilities, cybersecurity, and mobile working capabilities.

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Notice Title

IT Support

Notice Description

Quotations are invited for the supply of IT Services to Biggleswade Town Council as detailed in the attached document. Please email to request a self-addressed envelope for submission of the proposal. Do not send proposals via any other means. Biggleswade Town Council (the Council) is an elected body in the first tier of local government. We represent our community's interests and provide a range of local services, facilities and community events, adding value and acting as a focal point for the community. Complementary to our community services, the Council also run a community building and events business for profit, with the proceeds being reinvested back into the town. Our 15 elected Council Members are supported by a team of 16 Officers based in our offices at The Old Court House. The Council also has a Public Realm team who are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Town Council's properties and public areas of responsibility. The Council recognises the value of Quality IT provision and have made several investments in their IT infrastructure including Microsoft 365, Network and Wi-fi infrastructure, Cyber Security and Meeting room facilities. Mobile and flexible working is at the heart of all services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90af7852-2400-408b-97af-aae7401ab686
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2023 - 1 Apr 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIGGLESWADE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIGGLESWADE
Postcode
SG18 8DL
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Biggleswade West
Westminster Constituency
North Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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