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Engagement of consultants to support IT and Digital transformation - GBC & WBC

GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Guildford Borough Council, in partnership with Waverley Borough Council, has completed a procurement process for consultancy services to support an IT and Digital Transformation programme. The contract, titled "Engagement of consultants to support IT and Digital transformation - GBC & WBC," falls under the services category and focuses on computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition. The project delivery area is located in the region of UKJ2, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to SOLACE IN BUSINESS LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise, and is valued at £90,350, with a term from 20th August 2025 to 31st January 2026. The contract became active on 20th August 2025, following a completion of the tender stage.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in digital consultancy and IT transformation services. Companies capable of providing robust solutions in computer audit and professional IT services are well-suited to engage with similar tenders. Businesses aiming to establish or expand operations within public sector projects can leverage such contracts to showcase expertise and gain a foothold in public authority initiatives, especially in sub-central government sectors. Given the focus on IT and digital transformation, firms with innovative technology solutions and consultancy capabilities are ideally positioned for growth through engagements like these.

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Notice Title

Engagement of consultants to support IT and Digital transformation - GBC & WBC

Notice Description

Consultancy services to support Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council in developing an IT and Digital Transformation programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05943b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053965-2025
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

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@guildford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLACE IN BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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