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ContrOCC Contractor

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Jun 2025 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involved Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council as the buying organisation, which sought a contractor for the "ContrOCC Contractor" project. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically IT services encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract was awarded to BETTER GROUP LIMITED, a supplier based in London. The procurement process reached the Award stage on 20th June 2025, with the contract active from 1st June 2025 to 30th July 2026. The procurement method used was direct, allowing for a below-threshold, non-competitive process. The contract's anticipated value is £48,000, with the project taking place in Stockport, within the UKD region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services, to engage in public sector projects without competition due to its direct procurement method. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like BETTER GROUP LIMITED, could find such opportunities advantageous for business growth, especially those looking to expand their presence in public sector contracting. The focus on covering maternity leave for a system lead suggests businesses with flexibility and expertise in temporary staffing and project management would be well-suited for future similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

ContrOCC Contractor

Notice Description

Bringing in a ContrOCC Contractor the cover the Maternity Leave of the ContrOCC System Lead. The person will need to work an expected x2 days per week to cover the daily business as usual activity alongside project work and annual uplifts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034049-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 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
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK1 3XE
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BETTER GROUP

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