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Hardware & Software Solutions Partner

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

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27 May 2025 at 14:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for identifying a Hardware & Software Solutions Partner was led by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, located in Leeds, at Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street. This tender focused on the provision of high-quality hardware, software, consultancy, and related services, aiming to work closely with the Digital and Technology Services Team. The procurement falls under the services category, covering industry classifications such as hardware, software-related services, and information technology services, specifically for the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a restricted procedure and was at the award stage as of 27th May 2025, with the contract valued at £15,000,000. The award was made to Softcat Plc, commencing on 1st May 2025 and concluding on 30th April 2029.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the technology and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that can meet the rigorous standards and value-for-money focus of public sector organisations. Large-scale businesses with robust capabilities to deliver integrated IT services would be well-suited for such contracts. Although the tender was awarded to a large firm, future similar opportunities may encourage diverse businesses to foster partnerships or enhance service offerings, thus helping them grow and secure other government contracts. The ability to cater to regional needs in Yorkshire and the Humber, alongside the proficiency in managing complex IT projects, would be advantageous for interested contenders in forthcoming tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hardware & Software Solutions Partner

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is to identify a partner who can provide high-quality hardware, software, consultancy and related services to work closely with the Digital and Technology Services (DTS) Team and support our organisation's technology needs and ensuring value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e09b14e-219c-43bf-8cc8-fd29cc42ae68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af80a148-cc0c-414b-831b-957093ffcc0d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

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

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

72222300 - Information technology services

72260000 - Software-related services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 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
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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