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Hardware and Software Procurement/Support Services (NP 256) [Previously Titled: Content and Marketing Support Services (NP 256)] - AWARD

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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17 Apr 2025 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has awarded a contract under the title "Hardware and Software Procurement/Support Services (NP 256) [Previously Titled: Content and Marketing Support Services (NP 256)] - AWARD" to Western Computer Group Limited. This procurement process falls under the industry category of building and facilities management services. The contract spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with the possibility of extending by an additional three years. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 4th April 2025. The service is required across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and several territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering hardware and software procurement and support services. Companies that provide comprehensive technical support and specialise in building and facilities management solutions are well-suited to compete. Historic England’s procurement process supports both SMEs and VCSEs, indicating an inclusive opportunity for diverse business sizes and types to expand their service delivery in the public sector. Successful bidders can leverage this tender to strengthen their market presence and foster growth through a long-term government partnership.

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Notice Title

Hardware and Software Procurement/Support Services (NP 256) [Previously Titled: Content and Marketing Support Services (NP 256)] - AWARD

Notice Description

Historic England requires a service to procure and provide full technical support for all aspects of Historic England's "specialist" hardware and software for a period of TWO years from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027 with an option to extend for a further +1 +1 +1 years. Further details of the requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2bba496-b53a-4cd5-a952-4f22cacc556d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d97d78-d139-46f0-8cdb-0fbe0c43317f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Richard Wright
Contact Email
richard.wright@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
+447990339948

Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WESTERN COMPUTER GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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