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

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Award

17 Apr 2025 at 10:27

TenderUpdate

19 Feb 2025 at 14:33

Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has completed a procurement process for 'Hardware and Software Procurement/Support Services (NP 256)', initially titled 'Content and Marketing Support Services (NP 256)'. The tender, categorised under 'goods', focuses on tablet computers and other computer equipment and supplies. Located in Swindon, the contract spans two years from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with options to extend for an additional three years (+1+1+1). The procurement method used was open procedure, covered by GPA regulations, and the contract has been awarded to Albion Computers Plc with a value of £1,500,000. Key dates include the contract signing on 17th April 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware and software procurement and technical support services. Companies with expertise in tablet computers and a capability to provide comprehensive technical support will find this contract particularly attractive. SMEs will benefit from competing, considering the active involvement of Albion Computers Plc, an SME in London. This procurement aligns with servicing the historical and cultural sectors, offering a chance for interested suppliers to establish themselves in a stable and potentially long-term relationship.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Renewal: An option to extend for a further +1 +1 +1 years from 01/05/2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e366
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015833-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

30213200 - Tablet computer

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Historic England
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

ALBION COMPUTERS

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