Tender

Consultancy Support re: An assessment of the effectiveness of the current Information & Technology service, and of future strategic direction and supporting plans

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Jan 2017 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is seeking bids for a consultancy support contract titled "Consultancy Support re: An assessment of the effectiveness of the current Information & Technology service, and of future strategic direction and supporting plans." This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage with an open procurement method and will close for submissions on 17 January 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 27 January 2017 and will last for an initial period of one year, with a possible extension for an additional year. The total contract value is estimated at £50,000, with a minimum budget of £30,000.

This opportunity is particularly suited for consultancy firms with expertise in IT services, strategic planning, and organisational effectiveness. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is aimed at fostering participation from these sectors. Winning this tender could provide significant value to businesses positioned to assist public sector clients in enhancing their IT service delivery and strategic direction, thereby creating a pathway for further engagements in the public procurement space.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Support re: An assessment of the effectiveness of the current Information & Technology service, and of future strategic direction and supporting plans

Notice Description

Tender bids are invited for the services of suitably qualified and experienced consultancy firms for the provision of consultancy support in relation to how fit for purpose the current Information & Technology (I & T) service is, and in relation to future strategic direction and supporting plans. The Contract will be for an initial period of 1 year with an option to extend the Contract upon expiry of the initial period, for a further period of up to 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e53b53d-4c38-406f-9fe8-ceadfaabdf18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c401dffa-5d37-41b3-8b34-d2090d247885
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2017 - 26 Jan 2018 6-12 months
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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENFIELD, LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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