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Provision of Technology Products, Software, and Associated Support Services

INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE

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04 Feb 2026 at 16:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in England has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Technology Products, Software, and Associated Support Services." This project falls under the Computer equipment and supplies category (CPV: 30200000), and is valued at £2,150,000. Taking a selective procurement approach, ICO utilised a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 4th November 2025. The awarded contract to Ultima Business Solutions Ltd commenced on 5th January 2026 and will run through to 4th January 2031, focusing on the delivery of technology hardware, software, and associated services across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying a broad range of technology products and services including hardware like laptops, servers, and networking equipment, as well as commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software with services like maintenance and support. The tender aligns with SMEs due to its suitability criteria, providing room for those with expertise in technology supply and support services to expand their market footprint by aligning with a large governmental body like the Information Commissioner’s Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Technology Products, Software, and Associated Support Services

Notice Description

To provide, on request, a wide range of technology products and services including, but not limited to, the following:- * Hardware, including but not limited to, laptops, desktops, tablets, mobile phones, printers, scanners, servers, storage, infrastructure, networking, peripherals, devices and sensors, AR/VR devices, and Audio Visual equipment. * COTS (commercial off the shelf) software such as office, collaboration, productivity, security, infrastructure / IT management, HR, and networking. * Associated services to hardware and software such as maintenance, support, and disposal/recycling services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2116ee3-edf1-4ee6-8593-6a76a2807eaa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,150,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2031 Over 5 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
INFORMATION COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILMSLOW
Postcode
SK9 5AF
Post Town
Stockport
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Wilmslow West and Chorley
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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