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Community Equipment IT system

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

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02 Sep 2025 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Harrow spearheaded a procurement process for a new IT system to manage community equipment orders and stock, on behalf of a consortium of eight North London boroughs. The contract was awarded to ETHICAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, based in Leicester, under a direct procurement method which was below the competition threshold. The procurement falls under the category of software package and information systems, with a primary focus on goods. The contract, initiated as a tender, is already in the Award and Contract stage and commenced on 1st September 2025, with a potential duration until 31st August 2028, if renewal options are exercised.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in IT systems and software solutions, particularly those focused on public sector clients. The project entails the implementation and management of a comprehensive IT solution for local government, potentially expanding to other boroughs in the consortium, offering business growth through collaboration and successful delivery. Companies with a proven track record in IT solutions for the public sector would be well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for further business development and long-term partnership possibilities.

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Notice Title

Community Equipment IT system

Notice Description

The London Borough of Harrow is leading the procurement of a new IT System for community equipment, on behalf a North London Consortium which is made up of eight boroughs including Harrow. The system is required to manage orders and stock.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0591c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052999-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@harrow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 8FL
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETHICAL TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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