Tender

Advice Services

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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Tender

03 Nov 2021 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves BIP Solutions Limited seeking advice services through a modification notice, specifically related to an existing contract that has been extended by six months for the purpose of facilitating a new tender opportunity. This contract falls under the helpdesk and support services category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is active, with the original contract period set to end on 16 December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary/community sector enterprises, as the buyer seeks to maintain continuity of service while inviting fresh competitive bids. Businesses that specialise in advisory services and have experience in public sector contracts will be well-placed to compete, particularly those that can demonstrate the capability to deliver effective helpdesk and support services during the upcoming procurement phase.

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Notice Title

Advice Services

Notice Description

Modification Notice Original description: Provision of advice services for the public. Description of the modifications Agreed extension of contract for a period of 6 months. This time will be spent tendering a new opportunity for this service. Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor: Agreed extension of contract for a period of 6 months. This time will be spent tendering a new opportunity for this service. There would no economic benefit to change the supplier while the tender process is being completed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b201607e-504a-4496-a516-99f359b3a80e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e738a919-4720-462f-8c02-4fa4726e6149
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Not Disclosed
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

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Dec 2018 - 16 Dec 2021 3-4 years
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
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHFORD
Postcode
SS4 1BW
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rochford
Electoral Ward
Roche South
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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