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title: "Provision of Strategic Technology Partner via CCS Framework RM3804 Technology Services 2 (Lot 2 - Transition and Transformation)"
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# Provision of Strategic Technology Partner via CCS Framework RM3804 Technology Services 2 (Lot 2 - Transition and Transformation)

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5541a8a2-02e7-48ec-8e78-53967bd1691e

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking a Strategic Technology Partner through the procurement titled "Provision of Strategic Technology Partner via CCS Framework RM3804 Technology Services 2 (Lot 2 - Transition and Transformation)." This tender, classified under the IT services industry, was awarded on 29th December 2020, with a contract period commencing on 26th January 2021 and concluding on 26th January 2024. The project is currently in the Award stage and has an estimated value of £1,470,000. Key delivery will take place at the address with postcode SS2 6ER in Southend-on-Sea, England.

This procurement represents an excellent opportunity for businesses that can deliver IT consulting and support services, particularly those with expertise in cloud transition and technical resource augmentation. Companies, especially larger firms capable of addressing the complexities of IT transformation and support, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, voluntary community sector enterprises may also find alignments with the council's needs, highlighting the diverse potential for business growth in this sector.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council (SBC) would like to appoint a Strategic Transformation Partner (STP). Strategic Transformation Partner will provide the technical services expertise and services required to augment and support the department in remediating critical risks to the estate and transforming that estate to support the Authorities 2050 and business service ambitions. The scope of the works has been defined into 3 key Components: * Technical resource augmentation - Supplementing SBC Technology capacity with the required technical expertise to deliver on required outcomes. * Support and maintenance contract - Providing uptime support and licensing for our physical assets that is in a period of transition, from on-premise to an Azure solution. * Technical Service Wrapper for UCS - Delivering operational capability and change delivery support across this platform. This will ensure SBC will be able to maintain its delivery responsibilities whilst progressing with its go-to-cloud strategy. SBC would transfer responsibility for several activities and duties from SBC staff to the Strategic Technology Partner. SBC expect this approach to guarantee access to the required resource to support their strategic and BAU responsibilities Additional information: N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b57b80a-46a0-4d6a-a6bf-577149950591 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2021 - 26 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,470,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,470,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NTT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 18:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b57b80a-46a0-4d6a-a6bf-577149950591

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b57b80a-46a0-4d6a-a6bf-577149950591
  9th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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