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title: "Invitation to Quote for Consultancy for the discovery and implementation of a single Active Directory infrastructure (AD) across Chorley Council and South Ribble Borough Council"
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# Invitation to Quote for Consultancy for the discovery and implementation of a single Active Directory infrastructure (AD) across Chorley Council and South Ribble Borough Council

Buyer: CHORLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c0334cb-9ee8-446f-97de-ac584e690792

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## Summary

The Chorley Council is seeking quotations for a consultancy project aimed at the discovery and implementation of a unified Active Directory infrastructure across both Chorley and South Ribble Borough Councils. This procurement falls under the IT services sector, specifically consulting and software development, and is located within England, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 11:59 PM on 14th July 2022, and all completed tender documents must be submitted by 12 Noon on 15th July 2022. The contract is anticipated to start on 28th July 2022, concluding by 31st August 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting and infrastructure development. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are highly encouraged to participate, as their agile approach may be advantageous in fulfilling the consultancy requirements. Companies with expertise in Active Directory services and those capable of delivering tailored IT solutions will find this contract particularly relevant for business growth, allowing them to establish key relationships within local government frameworks.

## Notice

Chorley Council is inviting quotations for Consultancy for the discovery and implementation of a single Active Directory infrastructure (AD) across Chorley Council and South Ribble Borough Council as more fully described in the Invitation to Quote Document. The work is scheduled to commence on 28th July 2022 and be complete by 31st August 2022. Interested bidders should register their interest via the Chest at www.the-chest.org.uk in order to access the full specification and invitation to quote documentation. The deadline for expressions of interest in the opportunity is 11.59pm on Thursday 14th July 2022. Completed tender documents must be submitted and received via the Chest by no later than 12 Noon on Friday 15th July 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ed8e42-c597-4645-bf85-11bacf54914a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| 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 | CHORLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHORLEY |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR7 1DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | Chorley |
| Electoral ward | Chorley North West |
| Westminster constituency | Chorley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2022 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ed8e42-c597-4645-bf85-11bacf54914a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25ed8e42-c597-4645-bf85-11bacf54914a
  11th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f6d3ee8a-3701-ed11-8116-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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