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TenderCancellation

14 May 2025 at 13:43

Tender

17 Mar 2025 at 15:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "IT Managed Service Provider" contract was initiated by Thrive Homes, a public authority organisation based in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom. The contract was under the industry category of IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Although initially active, the procurement, starting with a tender notice date of 17 March 2025, experienced a complete cancellation by 14 May 2025 following financial reviews. The procurement was conducted using an open, competitive flexible procedure, allowing electronic submissions. The process was structured to include multiple stages and required all suppliers to pass a procurement-specific questionnaire. Key dates included an enquiry period ending 4 April 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 14 April 2025, with an intended award period closing on 17 June 2025. Unfortunately, due to resource constraints, the project did not proceed further.

This tender presented significant business growth opportunities, especially for IT service providers capable of delivering comprehensive managed services. Although the process was ultimately cancelled, businesses specialising in consulting, software development, and digital internet support could have benefitted from a potential contract valued at £2,400,000 gross. Such opportunities favour businesses capable of navigating complex procurement stages, demonstrating compliance with stringent eligibility criteria, and maintaining competitive price-quality ratios. While this specific process was terminated, similar tenders can offer promising prospects for companies prepared to adapt and meet public sector IT service demands.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

IT Managed Service Provider

Notice Description

Thrive Homes are looking to procure an organisation for the delivery of their IT Managed Services Provision. The estimated annual contract value is circa GBP400,000.00 (excluding VAT). For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Hemel-Hempstead:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./7P4QQ63379 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7P4QQ63379

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021272-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Thrive Homes
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP3 9TD
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Kings Langley
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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