--- title: "IT Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01887aed-09f8-4653-8412-2cb0b7f9411e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01887aed-09f8-4653-8412-2cb0b7f9411e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01887aed-09f8-4653-8412-2cb0b7f9411e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01887aed-09f8-4653-8412-2cb0b7f9411e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIGGLESWADE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2023-03-06" --- # IT Support Buyer: BIGGLESWADE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01887aed-09f8-4653-8412-2cb0b7f9411e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01887aed-09f8-4653-8412-2cb0b7f9411e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01887aed-09f8-4653-8412-2cb0b7f9411e.json) ## Summary The Biggleswade Town Council, a first-tier local government body, has issued a tender for IT Support services. The procurement process involves inviting competitive quotations for a contract valued at GBP 141,000. The tender deadline is March 31, 2023, and the contract period is set to begin on April 3, 2023, and end on April 1, 2026. Businesses in the office and computing machinery industry category, particularly those providing IT services, are encouraged to participate. This tender by Biggleswade Town Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, especially those adept at providing quality IT solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Council, with its focus on community services and profitable events business, values IT provision and has a robust infrastructure in place, including Microsoft 365, network facilities, cybersecurity, and mobile working capabilities. ## Notice Quotations are invited for the supply of IT Services to Biggleswade Town Council as detailed in the attached document. Please email to request a self-addressed envelope for submission of the proposal. Do not send proposals via any other means. Biggleswade Town Council (the Council) is an elected body in the first tier of local government. We represent our community's interests and provide a range of local services, facilities and community events, adding value and acting as a focal point for the community. Complementary to our community services, the Council also run a community building and events business for profit, with the proceeds being reinvested back into the town. Our 15 elected Council Members are supported by a team of 16 Officers based in our offices at The Old Court House. The Council also has a Public Realm team who are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Town Council's properties and public areas of responsibility. The Council recognises the value of Quality IT provision and have made several investments in their IT infrastructure including Microsoft 365, Network and Wi-fi infrastructure, Cyber Security and Meeting room facilities. Mobile and flexible working is at the heart of all services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90af7852-2400-408b-97af-aae7401ab686 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 1 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £141,000 | | 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 | BIGGLESWADE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | BIGGLESWADE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG18 8DL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Biggleswade West | | Westminster constituency | North Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 51000000 - Installation services (except software) - 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 6 Mar 2023 at 11:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90af7852-2400-408b-97af-aae7401ab686 - 6 Mar 2023 at 10:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90af7852-2400-408b-97af-aae7401ab686 - 2 Mar 2023 at 16:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90af7852-2400-408b-97af-aae7401ab686 - 2 Mar 2023 at 15:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90af7852-2400-408b-97af-aae7401ab686 - 1 Mar 2023 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90af7852-2400-408b-97af-aae7401ab686 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90af7852-2400-408b-97af-aae7401ab686 6th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c01b6ff7-026d-4c4b-84f3-15227d4859f8 Please submit your quote using the attached technical specification as a guide to what is required. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/289006e3-328c-42e9-964b-629f5431bf22 Please submit your quote using the information contained in the separate technical specifications document. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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