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IT Consultancy re Idox Project

EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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15 Aug 2025 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "IT Consultancy re Idox Project" was conducted by the East Hampshire District Council. This tender, categorised under "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support," falls in the services industry category with a focus on the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct, single tender action, justified as being below the usual threshold constraints. The planning and tendering processes concluded with the award stage completed on 4th January 2024, and the contract was set to run from 1st October 2023 through 30th June 2024. The total contract value was £110,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT consultancy and services. Companies with expertise in software development and IT support, that can operate within the South East of England, would have been exceptionally suited to compete for this contract. The direct award process ensures that smaller businesses like First Digital Solutions, which secured this contract, have the potential to leverage their position for increased credibility, and network expansion, enhancing their portfolio in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

IT Consultancy re Idox Project

Notice Description

IT Consultancy re Idox Project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-415ab611-eb61-413f-afac-9ab8a4c25421
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9def41eb-f1dd-459b-9cc9-f7eaa028b642
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 6-12 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
EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERSFIELD
Postcode
GU32 3LJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
East Hampshire
Electoral Ward
Petersfield Bell Hill
Westminster Constituency
East Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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