Tender

IT Support Service

CARDIFF AND VALE COLLEGE

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Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff and Vale College is seeking proposals for an IT Support Service to enhance its operations within the education industry. The procurement process is currently in its tender stage, with submissions to be made via an open procedure. Prospective bidders should note key deadlines such as the enquiry period ending on 30th April 2025 and the tender period closing on 6th May 2025. The contract is valued up to £3,360,000 and will cover services across the UK, specifically Wales. The contract will commence on 10th June 2025 and last until 9th June 2028, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those experienced in providing consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. Suitable candidates should demonstrate technical competence, service management ability, relevant experience, community engagement, and cultural fit with Cardiff and Vale College’s values. SMEs are encouraged to apply, offering them a chance to secure a sustained revenue stream and foster long-term relationships within the public sector. The selection process will consider the firm's capacity to deliver a fixed-cost service with periodic inflation adjustments, making it ideal for businesses capable of managing long-term contracts effectively.

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Notice Title

IT Support Service

Notice Description

The provision of IT Support Services to Cardiff and Vale College Group

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract will be for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050158
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014565-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF AND VALE COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@cavc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BARRY
Postcode
CF62 8YJ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Electoral Ward
Illtyd
Westminster Constituency
Vale of Glamorgan

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