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Fractional CIO

COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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08 Aug 2025 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Cottsway Housing Association Limited, a sub-central public authority based in Witney, United Kingdom. The contract, entitled "Fractional CIO," aimed to provide ad-hoc consultancy services to support the information strategy. It falls under the services industry category, specifically in systems and technical consultancy services. The procurement method used was a direct approach below the threshold without competition, and the contract has reached the award and contract stage. The contract was signed on 29th July 2025, commencing on the same day and scheduled to end on 28th July 2027, with a gross contract value of £36,000.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses offering consultancy in information strategy and systems engineering to grow their portfolio through enhanced exposure and experience. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in technical consultancy are particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes, as evidenced by the award to Peru Consulting Limited, an SME based in Manchester, United Kingdom. Engaging in such contracts can provide businesses with a stable income stream and potential long-term partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Fractional CIO

Notice Description

To provide ad-hoc consultancy services and to support information strategy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047143-2025
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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 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
COTTSWAY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITNEY
Postcode
OX28 4YG
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Witney South
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERU CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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