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Provision of IT Consultancy & Delivery Services

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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24 Sep 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority based in Southampton, UK, has completed the procurement stage for the "Provision of IT Consultancy & Delivery Services" contract. This contract involves IT consultancy and delivery services over three years, with scope for annual renewal. The procurement was undertaken using a direct method, bypassing competition, and has an initial term of one year starting on 24th September 2025. The contract is valued at £80,000, excluding VAT, with a potential total duration of three years and maximum value of £96,000 including all possible renewals.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consultancy, particularly those with expertise in business analysis and strategic technology planning. Companies such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer scalable and consistent IT solutions, aligning with best practice standards, would be well-positioned to engage in such projects. The contract's flexibility in delivery, allowing for collaboration with the main supplier or third parties, opens additional business avenues, promoting growth in technology-driven service offerings.

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Notice Title

Provision of IT Consultancy & Delivery Services

Notice Description

The provision of IT consultancy and delivery services to NOC under this contract enables access to structured support for business technology initiatives over a term of up to three years (1+1+1). The services include assessment of existing IT estate, identification of improvement opportunities, and the definition and delivery of work packages aligned to business priorities. The contract allows for flexible commissioning of services, including the option for delivery by the supplier or third parties, and supports ongoing refinement of requirements through periodic review. All services are delivered in accordance with the supplier's Technology Delivery Approach (TDA), ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with best practice standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a0fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059223-2025
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

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 1 Sep 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
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
noc_tenders@noc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELYSIANIT

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