Tender

IT Support - Mersey Forest

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jun 2025 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council is inviting tenders for IT support services for The Mersey Forest, under the procurement titled "IT Support - Mersey Forest." This open procurement process, classified under the information technology services category, is specifically structured for the provision of services and involves an anticipated contract value of £60,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 25th July 2025. The contract will be executed within the UK, starting from 1st April 2026, with an initial term ending on 30th March 2029, and includes the potential for two 12-month extensions. The bidding documents can be accessed electronically via the provided submission platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in supporting environmental organisations or forestry projects. The open competition format provides a wide scope for various enterprises to participate, potentially giving small to medium-sized enterprises a chance to expand their customer base within the public sector. The contract's award criteria, which weight quality at 60% and price at 40%, suggest that companies with a proven track record of high-quality service delivery will be competitive. Additionally, the opportunity for contract renewal offers further prospects for sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

IT Support - Mersey Forest

Notice Description

IT support services for The Mersey Forest

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05480c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032078-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

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