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Award of contract for HP Nimble support

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Oct 2025 at 08:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council involves the award of a contract for HP Nimble support, classified under the information technology services category (CPV code 72222300). Located in Blackburn, England, the process reached the award stage with the awarding of the contract on 10th October 2025. The contract, valued at £119,107.28, was granted following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The relevant contract period is scheduled to begin on 25th October 2025 and end on 31st July 2028, covering services in the BB1 7DY postal area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in technology infrastructure and support services. The contract's high value and extended duration could provide sustainable growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering HP Nimble support with efficiency and reliability. Such businesses, especially those already operating within the information technology sector, would be well-suited to provide ongoing support and maintenance services, thereby expanding their client base and portfolio through public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for HP Nimble support

Notice Description

Award of contract for HP support on storage

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a25f58c-5a89-4c63-bca2-ff654cd1b48f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8decb759-fe81-4630-9765-080e70c7bf9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,107 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,107 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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