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title: "Kent Innovation Centre - IT Support and Maintenance Contract"
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# Kent Innovation Centre - IT Support and Maintenance Contract

Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78dbb15d-24a1-4ff0-a2b2-29ad7d6064fa

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Kent Innovation Centre - IT Support and Maintenance Contract was initiated by Thanet District Council, which serves the South East region of the United Kingdom. The project is classified under IT services for consulting, software development, internet, and support, with a contract value of £34,650. The open procurement method was utilised, and the tender period concluded on 14th February 2020. The contract commenced on 1st April 2020 and is set to expire on 31st March 2023.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector to engage with local government contracts and grow their business. Companies proficient in IT support, network maintenance, and software development would be particularly well-suited to participate in future tenders of a similar nature, as the focus on maintaining and upgrading essential technical infrastructure continues to expand within public organisations.

## Notice

The provision of an IT Support and Maintenance service for the network at the Kent Innovation Centre, Broadstairs. The scope of this contract is to support and maintain the existing hardware and software elements within the KIC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acf08d5-598d-4f84-b4c1-6a229f9784d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,650 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,650 |
| 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 | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MARGATE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT9 1XZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Thanet |
| Electoral ward | Cliftonville West |
| Westminster constituency | East Thanet |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNICATE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2020 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acf08d5-598d-4f84-b4c1-6a229f9784d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acf08d5-598d-4f84-b4c1-6a229f9784d9
  29th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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