Planning

IT Support

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process for IT Support services. The potential contract is under the industry categories of "Computer equipment and supplies" and "IT services," with a focus on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The combined authority, a sub-central government body located at 70 Redcliffe Street, Bristol, is managing this process. Relevant dates include a future notice expected by 1st July 2025 and a contract period planned from 1st September 2025 to 1st September 2029. This procurement is a service category tender, planned for regional delivery within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKK1 region.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services and computer equipment supply, particularly those with expertise in consulting and software development. Companies looking to expand their client base within public sectors would find this an ideal opportunity, given the contract's duration and scope. Small to medium enterprises with competitive offerings in IT infrastructure, support services, and digital transformations would be especially well-suited to compete, enabling business growth through long-term engagement with a credible public authority.

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Notice Title

IT Support

Notice Description

Possible provision of contract for IT Support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052357
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026583-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6LS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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