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2526-0533 Air quality Local Site Operator (LSO) and data management

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington has completed the procurement process for the "2526-0533 Air Quality Local Site Operator (LSO) and Data Management" contract, categorised under public authority - sub-central government. The procurement was carried out via a limited competition method below threshold. The service-focused tender includes programming services of application software across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. London Borough of Islington, located at Islington Town Hall, London, serves as the buyer, with the contract awarded to RICARDO-AEA LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise, for a period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with possible renewals for up to two additional years.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses adept in air quality management and software programming services. Firms with expertise in environmental services, particularly those that offer innovative data management solutions, will find this contract appealing due to the wide geographical delivery scope across multiple UK regions. Smaller firms with specialised skills may benefit from competing in this segment, leveraging their agility and specialised knowledge to meet the specific requirements outlined by the London Borough of Islington. The procurement creates potential for growth within the environmental service sector, encouraging businesses to expand their operations and capabilities to align with government needs for improved air quality site management and data processing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2526-0533 Air quality Local Site Operator (LSO) and data management

Notice Description

PROVISION FOR THE AGREEMENT FOR AIR QUALITY LOCAL SITE OPERATOR (LSO) AND DATA MANAGEMENT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06883a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036470-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

72212000 - Programming services of application software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO-AEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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