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Award of Contract for data centre maintenance

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2025 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council for the maintenance of a data centre, classified under Facilities Management Services for Computer Systems Maintenance. This contract, valued at £57,817.93, pertains to the industry category of services and involves work located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process concluded with an award, marking the status as complete. The contract period is set from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. The tender utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was awarded to Sudlows Ltd, an SME based in Manchester.

This opportunity presents potential growth avenues for businesses specialising in facilities management and computer systems maintenance. The process is particularly suited to SMEs, offering them the chance to engage with public sector contracts and exemplify their expertise in technical maintenance services. With the procurement being regionally focused, businesses situated in or near the North West of England may find significant logistical advantages, enhancing their competitive prospects. Participation in such frameworks can bolster a company's portfolio, proving beneficial for those aiming to establish or expand their public sector project experiences.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Contract for data centre maintenance

Notice Description

Award of contract for Blackburn with Darwen data centre maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8a7fcb1-03f2-4242-b5d9-3cf0df134999
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ef45738-f477-4fe5-9f7f-5a320a5318b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72514300 - Facilities management services for computer systems maintenance

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,817 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,817 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUDLOWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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