Tender

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

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Tender

19 Feb 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has issued an open tender for Hardware and Software Procurement/Support Services (NP 256), under the industry category of Building and Facilities Management Services. This procurement process, which has undergone several amendments, requires suppliers to provide full technical support for Historic England's specialised hardware and software from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with an option to extend for an additional three years incrementally. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the procurement process is in the active tender stage, with the tender period closing on 21st March 2025 at 09:30. This is a non-recurrent procurement type specifically targeted at Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) and delivered across a broad spectrum including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses to expand their client base by becoming a vital technical support and procurement partner for a prominent organisation. Companies specialising in IT services, especially those experienced in dealing with tailored hardware and software solutions, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Being an open procedure above the threshold, it encourages a broad participation, ensuring fair competition. Moreover, the extended potential contract period could provide long-term stability and growth for the winning bidder, making it an attractive venture for businesses aiming to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

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

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. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5d91a83-5eef-469f-a967-0d53a635a217
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f12aa0-d176-4566-919d-66c601391402
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 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
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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