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Information Technology Research and Advisory Services

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Information Technology Research and Advisory Services" was led by Cheshire East Council, a regional authority based in Crewe, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically systems and technical consultancy services, and is associated with the delivery location in the UKD6 region. The procurement method was limited, conducted without prior call for competition as it was covered by the Crown Commercial Service G Cloud 14 framework agreement. The process is at the awarding stage, with the contract signed on 1 April 2026, valued at GBP 595,500, and awarded to Info-Tech Research Group Ltd.

This tender presents promising business growth opportunities for firms specialising in information technology consultancy, especially those adept at offering advisory services, market engagement, and ICT research. Companies with capabilities in benchmarking and supporting SMEs could particularly benefit from this contract. The tender was fulfilled using a procurement method designed for targeted engagement with qualified suppliers, which allows businesses already in the G Cloud framework to leverage their expertise and deliver innovative solutions to public sector clients like Cheshire East Council. Large-scale enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive ICT services would be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Information Technology Research and Advisory Services

Notice Description

Information Technology Research and Advisory Services. Advisory services including consultations with SME, Benchmarking, Market Engagement and access to a library of ICT research.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Information Technology Research and Advisory Services. Advisory services including consultations with SME, Benchmarking, Market Engagement and access to a library of ICT research.

Procurement Information

Award of contract under the Crown Commercial Service G Cloud 14 framework agreement - ref RM1557:14 lot 3 - Cloud Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030302-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£595,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFO-TECH RESEARCH GROUP

Further Information

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