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Head of IT Contract 2025-2027

CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 May 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Head of IT Contract 2025-2027" was conducted by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, a public authority within sub-central government. The tender, completed through a direct procurement method below threshold without competition, required services in the information technology category, specifically targeting operational management of the service desk and strategic leadership for future IT improvements. The contract, valued at £115,920, was awarded to PublicTec Limited, and is active from 7th May 2025 to 5th May 2027, with the delivery location across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses offering IT services, particularly those that excel in IT operational management and strategic consultancy. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in computer support, consultancy services, and strategic IT leadership would find such contracts lucrative. The successful bidder, PublicTec Limited, showcases that SMEs with the right expertise are well-suited to compete in this niche, supporting both business continuity and growth.

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Notice Title

Head of IT Contract 2025-2027

Notice Description

Provision of the services of a Head of IT to cover both the operational management of the service desk and business as usual operations, as well as strategic leadership and future direction of the Combined Authority's IT requirements and improvements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0528ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028418-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,920 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 5 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLICTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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