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EPIC Digital Transformation Programme Contract

ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Nov 2025 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council has carried out a public procurement process titled "EPIC Digital Transformation Programme Contract," classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a procurement method of direct award. The contract has reached the award stage, with the decision finalised on 31st December 2024, and published on 7th November 2025. The contract, valued at £970,000, will be implemented across the United Kingdom, with the contract period set from 20th January 2025 to 20th January 2026. The buyer organisation, Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council, is based in Sale, UK. The opportunity was suited for SMEs but not for VCSEs.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital transformation services within the IT sector. With the contract awarded to CHANNEL 3 CONSULTING LTD, companies similar in profile and scale can gain valuable insights into procurement processes for future tenders. Engaging in such contracts allows companies to establish or strengthen their presence in public sector IT consultancy, gaining experience and exposure while potentially expanding their client bases and service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPIC Digital Transformation Programme Contract

Notice Description

EPIC Digital Transformation Programme Contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1753b9a7-5d49-419c-8854-74d9ab28d439
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c07788a8-920e-442c-978f-14c681abd57c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£969,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£970,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 20 Jan 2026 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
ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHANNEL 3 CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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