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Strategic IT Consultancy Services CPA/SPU/2545F - AWARD

CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

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15 Aug 2025 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has concluded a procurement process for the provision of IT consultancy services under the ESPO Framework reference 664-21. This procurement, titled "Strategic IT Consultancy Services CPA/SPU/2545F - AWARD", was part of a competitive quote process conducted via email. The contract was awarded on 25 April 2025, following an end date of 9 April 2025 for the tender period. The contract runs from 1 May 2025 to 30 November 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services, with additional classification in systems and technical consultancy services. The scope includes a broad geographical reach, encompassing the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in IT consultancy, particularly those specialising in software programming and technical systems consultancy. The contract, valued at £55,000, was awarded to 31ten Consulting, highlighting the potential for UK-based consultancies to engage with public sector bodies. Businesses with expertise in delivering strategic IT solutions would find this area particularly lucrative, especially those looking to expand their clientele within UK public services. The completion of this procurement stage suggests that similar future opportunities could arise, offering business growth potential to agile and competitive industry players.

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Notice Title

Strategic IT Consultancy Services CPA/SPU/2545F - AWARD

Notice Description

Provision of IT Consultancy Services - under ESPO Framework reference - 664-21 - Consultancy Services. A competitive quote process has been undertaken via email.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d03194bf-712e-4358-9f17-7fbcac3949b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5aed43f-d242-4015-8d79-3f01f3c1f403
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 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
CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

31TEN CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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