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Service Transition Manager

O F W A T

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17 Sep 2024 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Service Transition Manager" has been completed by O F W A T, a public body based in Birmingham, England. This contract falls under the industry category of information technology requirements review services (CPV code: 72223000). The procurement method employed was a Direct Single Tender Action (below threshold), with ICore Limited being awarded the contract. The procurement stage is at the Award stage with key dates including the tender period's end on 2nd October 2023, the contract start date on 16th October 2023, and the end date on 30th March 2024. The service locations include both the West Midlands and London, United Kingdom, with the total contract value being £74,250 (excluding VAT).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs as specified in the suitability criteria, to grow by engaging in service transition and IT consultancy. The tender's focus on transitioning service desk and end user compute services provides a lucrative opportunity for IT service management firms with expertise in these areas. Businesses with a track record in managing and transitioning IT services, especially those looking to expand into public sector contracts, stand to benefit greatly from securing similar future contracts. The emphasis on SMEs highlights the buyer's inclusivity and support for smaller enterprises, promoting broader competition and fostering growth within the industry.

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Notice Title

Service Transition Manager

Notice Description

Awarded using Supplier's Terms and Conditions. Transition of agreed services to a chosen service provider for Service Desk and End User Compute Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b6d2b6c-ccb5-49d1-95d9-8b0ef75e8615
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00de5d11-1592-4610-b283-4e603e9ee3e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2023 - 30 Mar 2024 1-6 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ICORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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