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title: "FCHO IT Infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a83c976c-5b68-4d09-b08a-56c98b9f9351"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIRST CHOICE HOMES OLDHAM"
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# FCHO IT Infrastructure

Buyer: FIRST CHOICE HOMES OLDHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a83c976c-5b68-4d09-b08a-56c98b9f9351

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "FCHO IT Infrastructure" was carried out by First Choice Homes Oldham for the renewal and enhancement of their IT infrastructure, including upgrades and ongoing support. The procurement is classified under the category of information technology services and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on January 21, 2019, with a contract value of £1,741,195, and the contract period runs from May 20, 2019, to May 19, 2023. This was conducted through a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and infrastructure management. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions that provide value for money, alongside scalable systems, would be ideally positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement specifically includes provisions for them, while larger firms like ANS Group plc, which successfully secured the contract, also demonstrate the competitive landscape.

## Notice

FCHO is performing this procurement exercise to renew and enhance the existing contractual arrangements, this includes at a high-level: Required infrastructure upgrades and replacements; Required licensing; Ongoing hosting as applicable; and Ongoing managed support. The objective of the tender will be to commission a solution which fully supports the IT requirements of FCHO for the full contract term. FCHO will be seeking an innovative solution which offers value for money and provides scalability to accommodate the business demands as there is an increasing dependence on both existing and emerging technologies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebcaf18-128d-4332-a16f-cd5f27c80756 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2019 - 19 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,741,195 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,741,195 |
| 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 | FIRST CHOICE HOMES OLDHAM |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | Coldhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2019 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebcaf18-128d-4332-a16f-cd5f27c80756

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebcaf18-128d-4332-a16f-cd5f27c80756
  21st February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=377839200
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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