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title: "Consultancy Support re: An assessment of the effectiveness of the current Information & Technology service, and of future strategic direction and supporting plans"
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# Consultancy Support re: An assessment of the effectiveness of the current Information & Technology service, and of future strategic direction and supporting plans

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e53b53d-4c38-406f-9fe8-ceadfaabdf18

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking bids for a consultancy support contract titled "Consultancy Support re: An assessment of the effectiveness of the current Information & Technology service, and of future strategic direction and supporting plans." This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage with an open procurement method and will close for submissions on 17 January 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 27 January 2017 and will last for an initial period of one year, with a possible extension for an additional year. The total contract value is estimated at £50,000, with a minimum budget of £30,000.

This opportunity is particularly suited for consultancy firms with expertise in IT services, strategic planning, and organisational effectiveness. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is aimed at fostering participation from these sectors. Winning this tender could provide significant value to businesses positioned to assist public sector clients in enhancing their IT service delivery and strategic direction, thereby creating a pathway for further engagements in the public procurement space.

## Notice

Tender bids are invited for the services of suitably qualified and experienced consultancy firms for the provision of consultancy support in relation to how fit for purpose the current Information & Technology (I & T) service is, and in relation to future strategic direction and supporting plans. The Contract will be for an initial period of 1 year with an option to extend the Contract upon expiry of the initial period, for a further period of up to 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c401dffa-5d37-41b3-8b34-d2090d247885 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2017 - 26 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENFIELD, LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (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

- 4 Jan 2017 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c401dffa-5d37-41b3-8b34-d2090d247885

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c401dffa-5d37-41b3-8b34-d2090d247885
  4th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://eastmidstenders.org
  E-Portal

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