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title: "ICT Strategic Partner"
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buyer: "WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# ICT Strategic Partner

Buyer: WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92974c6b-f45d-4699-894b-84d10780980c

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## Summary

Wirral Borough Council is currently seeking a single strategic partner for its ICT Strategic Partner tender, aimed at enhancing the council's IT services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This open procurement process, classified under IT services consulting, is valued at approximately £10 million and has a submission deadline set for 17 December 2018. The contract is scheduled to commence on 18 February 2019 and will span three years, with an option for a two-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and support services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in strategic planning, supply management, and cost-saving innovations would be particularly well-positioned to compete. The requirement for a partner that adds value through skilled resources makes this an attractive proposition for SMEs looking to expand their market reach through public sector contracts.

## Notice

Wirral Council is seeking responses for: * A single strategic supplier to assist in the selection, supply, delivery, implementation and ongoing support / maintenance of the councils ICT demands within the core infrastructure. * The requirement is for a partner who can assist in the development of a strategic roadmap in line with the council's core strategy. * The single strategic partner will work with the council on the agreed roadmap for the next 3 - 5 years; in managing the supply of all software licenses and hardware including new and existing maintenance renewals. * The partner must demonstrate added value to the council in the form of skilled pre-sales resource and direct cost savings on existing contracts / supply of new technologies (hardware and software) * The estimated value of the renewals during the lifetime of this contract period is PS8-10 million. * This will exclude the management and technical support of the council's network and telephony infrastructure which is covered under separate contracts. This is a 3 year contract with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ffba4cd-c6cd-4b1a-9543-f871524c6344 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2019 - 17 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | WIRRAL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALLASEY |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH44 8ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Seacombe |
| Westminster constituency | Wallasey |
| Delivery location | TLD North 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

- 15 Nov 2018 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ffba4cd-c6cd-4b1a-9543-f871524c6344

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ffba4cd-c6cd-4b1a-9543-f871524c6344
  15th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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