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RDC JB Unit4 Helpdesk (ESPH731)

ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 17:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "RDC JB Unit4 Helpdesk (ESPH731)" contract, orchestrated by Rother District Council, has reached the award stage. This project, classified under systems consultancy services, focuses on providing helpdesk support for Unit4. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the service contract spans from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2028. The procurement method employed is selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 4th February 2026, with a total value of £30,000. The tender period concluded on 15th January 2026, indicating the completion of the procurement's tender phase.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in systems consultancy and helpdesk services, particularly those operating as SMEs, as indicated by the project's suitability criteria. With Rother District Council serving as the buying organisation, there is potential for businesses to strengthen relations within the public sector and showcase their capability to provide support services to Unit4 systems. Companies with expertise in providing IT support and consultancy services may find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market presence in the South East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDC JB Unit4 Helpdesk (ESPH731)

Notice Description

To provide helpdesk support for Unit4.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03db9898-d758-47d0-b277-0a7209f2a69f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79229371-13aa-4716-89b2-6bc323f4114e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN39 3JX
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Rother
Electoral Ward
Bexhill Central
Westminster Constituency
Bexhill and Battle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMBRIDGE CONSULTING (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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