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EPP0128-R1 - ICT Fully Managed Service

CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

24 Apr 2026 at 13:16

Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

Castle Point Borough Council, located in Benfleet, United Kingdom, recently concluded a procurement process for an "ICT Fully Managed Service". The contract was awarded on 24 April 2026, aiming to enhance service efficiency and responsiveness. This procurement falls under the IT services category with delivery throughout various UK regions. The procurement method was selective, employing a competitive flexible procedure, with the award currently pending. The contract, valued at £1,933,858.40, will commence from 25 May 2026, extending initially until 30 September 2028, with potential renewal up to September 2030. The standstill period ends on 6 May 2026, and a future signature is anticipated by 22 May 2026.

This opportunity offers considerable growth potential for businesses involved in IT consulting, software development, and support services. The procurement procedure involved a two-stage competitive approach, inviting bids from SMEs and larger enterprises alike. Aujla Business Systems Limited, opted as the supplier, signifies a robust opportunity for similar-scale businesses specialising in comprehensive ICT solutions. With the procurement being covered by the Procurement Act 2023, businesses capable of delivering high-quality technical and commercial responses have a significant edge. This tender provides a platform for companies to expand their footprint in public sector contracts while contributing to the advancement of local government service efficiency.

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Notice Title

EPP0128-R1 - ICT Fully Managed Service

Notice Description

Castle Point Borough Council (CPBC) via the Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP) is seeking provision of an ICT Fully Managed Service, designed to enhance the efficiency, responsiveness, and quality of services provided by CPBC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract length will be 30 months with the option to extend for a further 1+1 year which is solely at the discretion of the Council. This period includes an implementation period of 6 months with the service commencing on 1st October 2026 until 30th September 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cf12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037626-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,933,858 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 2026Today
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BENFLEET
Postcode
SS7 1TF
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Castle Point
Electoral Ward
Thundersley South
Westminster Constituency
Castle Point

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUJLA BUSINESS SYSTEMS

Further Information

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