Tender

EPP0128 - ICT Fully Managed Service

CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

Castle Point Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an ICT Fully Managed Service, aiming to improve the efficiency and quality of services offered by the council. This contract falls under the IT services category, covering consulting, software development, and related support. Located in the UK, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 17th November 2025. The procedure, governed by the Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024, is a competitive flexible process, involving two stages and accommodating electronic submissions. The anticipated contract start is 1st April 2026, and it may extend until 30th September 2030, including initial implementation and potential renewals.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for ICT companies specialising in managed services to expand their client base. The contract's gross value is £3,000,000, providing significant business growth potential. Qualified businesses with strong capabilities in ICT service delivery, including technology standards and security, are well-suited to compete. The procurement seeks contractors who can provide detailed technical, social value, and commercial responses, which comprise the selection criteria. The tender process favours businesses capable of meeting demanding organisational standards, promising a fruitful collaborative relationship with the council.

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Notice Title

EPP0128 - 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. Further detail in relation to the requirements can be found in the document repository in the Delta e-tendering portal

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/066414-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lquigley@castlepoint.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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