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Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Careers and Enterprise Company is inviting tenders for the "GB-London: CEC ITMS Market Engagement," which focuses on IT Managed Services within the computer-related services industry category. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, and it is an open procedure allowing broader participation. The contract is valued at between £500,000 and £1,000,000. Aimed at services in London, UK, the tendering period concludes on 16th June 2026 at 17:30 BST, with the service contract beginning on 1st March 2027 and running through to 28th February 2030.

This opportunity provides a substantial business growth avenue for companies experienced in IT Managed Services. The open procurement method encourages participation from diverse businesses, although it is not particularly focused on SMEs or VCSEs. Companies with expertise in computer-related services and those capable of delivering quality IT solutions at a large scale will find this opportunity beneficial. The long contract duration further enhances prospects for sustained engagement and potential for expanding service offerings over time. As the buying organisation is the well-established Careers and Enterprise Company, successful bidders may enhance their reputation and reach by associating with a notable public authority.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-London: CEC ITMS Market Engagement

Notice Description

IT Managed Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c467533-92df-4684-a95e-65731129dec9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309a60da-41c5-4b6c-b088-1b9851c115bd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 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
THE CAREERS AND ENTERPRISE COMPANY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1A 4JQ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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