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title: "CA8672 - Eastern Colleges Group - 3rd Line IT Support Contract"
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# CA8672 - Eastern Colleges Group - 3rd Line IT Support Contract

Buyer: SUFFOLK ONE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00534b6b-0d2c-480f-b317-ac3d8b357fbe

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## Summary

The Eastern Colleges Group, comprising Suffolk ONE, West Suffolk College, and Abbeygate Sixth Form, is currently seeking a supplier for a 3rd Line IT Support Contract. This procurement falls within the IT services sector and is categorised under the CPV code 72000000. The tender is at the open stage of the procurement process, having been published on 14th May 2021, with submissions due by 14th June 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2021 and will run until 30th September 2024, covering delivery to various locations including Ipswich and the wider United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for IT service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in consulting, software development, and IT support. Companies that can demonstrate their capabilities in delivering comprehensive IT solutions and have a strong presence in the educational sector may find this tender particularly advantageous. The open procurement method allows multiple businesses to compete, fostering innovation and potential collaboration in providing essential IT services to the Eastern Colleges Group.

## Notice

Eastern Colleges Group, consisting of Suffolk ONE, West Suffolk College & Abbeygate Sixth Form, requires one supplier to fulfil its 3rd Line IT Support requirements.\ \ To access this competition: \ \ Registered:\ Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA8672.\ \ Not registered:\ Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA8672 as the reason for registration. \ \ Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b87fb5e-c996-49bb-b44a-c5492e71c5ea |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUFFOLK ONE |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP8 3SU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH61 Babergh and Mid Suffolk |
| Local authority | Babergh |
| Electoral ward | Sproughton & Pinewood |
| Westminster constituency | South Suffolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 May 2021 at 12:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b87fb5e-c996-49bb-b44a-c5492e71c5ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b87fb5e-c996-49bb-b44a-c5492e71c5ea
  14th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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