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06 Aug 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire Fire Authority is overseeing a contract awarded for the "Provision of an End-User Support IT Managed Service and Transformation Partner" to Goaco Group Ltd. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically information technology services, with a focus on transitioning end-user IT support services to a managed service model. Located in Winsford, Cheshire, the procurement process under the selective method was completed on 6th August 2026, with the standstill period ending on 18th August 2026. The project is intended to start on 1st December 2026, lasting until 30th November 2031, with potential renewals extending up to 2036.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the IT services sector, to create a foothold in public service contracts by demonstrating experience in managed IT services and transformation. SMEs that can provide innovative IT support solutions can find growth opportunities, especially if they are adaptable to the needs of public authorities like the Cheshire Fire Authority. The contract's scale and the framework nature of the procurement suggest further potential collaborations for businesses looking to engage with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Provision of an End-User Support IT Managed Service and Transformation Partner

Notice Description

Cheshire Fire Authority on behalf of Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is seeking to appoint an end-user support IT Managed Service and Transformation Partner Supplier. Following a review of the current service provision and an appraisal of future delivery options, CFRS has decided to exit BLC for the provision of end-user IT support services and transition to a CFRS IT Managed Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074843-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,020,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2FQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOACO GROUP

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