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title: "The provision of maintenance on existing real time bus information displays"
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buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
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# The provision of maintenance on existing real time bus information displays

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a76fdc38-2c27-4c59-901e-abeb60757018

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has published a tender for the provision of maintenance on existing real-time bus information displays. The contract, valued at £300,000 GBP, is set to last for 1 year initially with a possible extension. The procurement method is an open procedure with the tender period ending on December 11, 2023, and the contract period starting on January 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2027. The service falls under the IT services category and is intended for businesses seeking opportunities in consulting, software development, and support services.

This tender from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in IT services to compete for a maintenance contract for real-time bus information displays. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the Council's contact person for queries is Peter Hughes, reachable at peter.hughes@blackburn.gov.uk or +44 1254585216. Businesses looking to enter the public service maintenance sector may find this tender particularly suitable for their growth and expansion.

## Notice

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council s looking to appoint a supplier for the provision of maintenance on existing real time bus information displays. The current contract includes maintenance on the screens as well as the software that provides travel information, public service announcements and advertising. This contract is coming to an end and therefore needs to be replaced. This will be for a 1 year period with an optional 1+1+1 extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a30b4cb-ec12-4575-b93a-b778e8ed79ff |
| 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 | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South 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

- 10 Nov 2023 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a30b4cb-ec12-4575-b93a-b778e8ed79ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a30b4cb-ec12-4575-b93a-b778e8ed79ff
  10th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e7b48ab9-d37f-ee11-8125-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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