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title: "EPIC Digital Transformation Programme Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-07"
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# EPIC Digital Transformation Programme Contract

Buyer: ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1753b9a7-5d49-419c-8854-74d9ab28d439

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## Summary

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council has carried out a public procurement process titled "EPIC Digital Transformation Programme Contract," classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a procurement method of direct award. The contract has reached the award stage, with the decision finalised on 31st December 2024, and published on 7th November 2025. The contract, valued at £970,000, will be implemented across the United Kingdom, with the contract period set from 20th January 2025 to 20th January 2026. The buyer organisation, Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council, is based in Sale, UK. The opportunity was suited for SMEs but not for VCSEs.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital transformation services within the IT sector. With the contract awarded to CHANNEL 3 CONSULTING LTD, companies similar in profile and scale can gain valuable insights into procurement processes for future tenders. Engaging in such contracts allows companies to establish or strengthen their presence in public sector IT consultancy, gaining experience and exposure while potentially expanding their client bases and service offerings.

## Notice

EPIC Digital Transformation Programme Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c07788a8-920e-442c-978f-14c681abd57c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 20 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £969,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £970,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANNEL 3 CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2025 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c07788a8-920e-442c-978f-14c681abd57c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c07788a8-920e-442c-978f-14c681abd57c
  7th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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