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IT Strategy and Implementation Services

THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES

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20 Jun 2025 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Charity Commission For England And Wales has completed its selective procurement process for IT Strategy and Implementation Services, valued at £82,000. Utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement, the procurement was designed to acquire services within the IT industry category, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract period commences on 23rd June 2025 and concludes on 22nd December 2025. The procurement process reached the award stage on 20th June 2025 with Empyrean Digital Limited, an SME based in Swansea, Wales, being the chosen supplier. This award highlights the importance of understanding and leveraging framework agreements in the UK public sector procurement landscape.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in strategic and implementation roles. SMEs, specifically, can benefit from targeting such frameworks to secure contracts with public sector organisations like the Charity Commission. Companies looking to expand their portfolios in IT consulting, software development, and support services are well-placed to compete in similar procurement processes, fostering business growth and increasing visibility within the public sector. The focus on SMEs underscores the potential for smaller businesses to successfully engage in competitive procurement scenarios and drive their business expansion efforts.

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Notice Title

IT Strategy and Implementation Services

Notice Description

Provision of IT Strategy and Implementation Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a6347a4-e0b3-44aa-b7fa-3c174eb83d4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0956c440-8d1a-44a3-9d18-22979fbbd173
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@charitycommission.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7YX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMPYREAN DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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