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Information technology research and advisory services

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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25 Sep 2020 at 10:04

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire East Council has successfully completed a procurement process for "Information technology research and advisory services" aimed at enhancing ICT services in a shared service environment. The tender, classified under IT services (CPV 72000000), had a value of £95,236 and was executed through a direct award method. The contract period began on 11 September 2020 and will extend until 10 September 2023, with the procurement document published on 25 September 2020. The services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, indicating a focus on localised ICT solutions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, software development, and support services, particularly those capable of providing robust operational models and vendor management advice. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the nature of the work, which includes elements of service desk standardisation and operational transformation. Companies with a track record in IT transformation and customer satisfaction measurement would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Information technology research and advisory services

Notice Description

1) Establish and implement a robust but flexible target operating model for ICT services in a shared service environment. This includes help with job descriptions together with roles and responsibilities. 2) Advise on ICT contract and vendor management including the negotiation of very complex licensing models with key suppliers - This provides unbiased view on our contracts provided by our high value platinum suppliers. 3) ICT operational service transformation & customer satisfaction measuring. 4) Service Desk Standardisation/Transformation programme & service improvement and support models guidance and resources. 5) Portfolio Management and delivery methodologies

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a71bdbdd-53ce-4e18-b4ca-7b0745a7fcc9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bbe1a68-3136-41de-8a70-1e2a5189695a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - 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
£95,236 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,236 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2020 - 10 Sep 2023 2-3 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Ashworth
Contact Email
michael.ashworth@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01270 686953

Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFOTECH RESEARCH GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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