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title: "GB-Watford: Procurement of IT Strategy Consultant - September 2016"
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# GB-Watford: Procurement of IT Strategy Consultant - September 2016

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ac6fc7d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Watford Borough Council, which has completed the tender for "Procurement of IT Strategy Consultant - September 2016," falling under the category of computer-site planning consultancy services. This contract is set in the East of England, with a total value of £25,200. The tender closed on 20th October 2016, and the contract period commenced on 24th October 2016, lasting until 23rd November 2016. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competition among potential suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the development of ICT strategy and associated documentation. Companies specialising in IT consultancy and related professional services would be well-suited to compete for such contracts, enabling them to expand their portfolio and build relationships with local government authorities like Watford Borough Council.

## Notice

A contract for the development of the ICT Strategy, along with a delivery plan and supporting documentation. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bde3e426-1174-4bde-b2ae-ebc2bf232353 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2016 - 23 Nov 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,200 |
| 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 | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREEDOM COMMUNICATIONS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72130000 - Computer-site planning consultancy services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bde3e426-1174-4bde-b2ae-ebc2bf232353

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bde3e426-1174-4bde-b2ae-ebc2bf232353
  21st October 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=224055667
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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