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title: "Provision of Consultancy Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
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# Provision of Consultancy Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adbf7afa-03b8-4c64-ad33-57da90170022

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire has awarded a contract for the provision of consultancy services, with a value of £118,150. The contract period is from 3rd January 2023 to 5th June 2023. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action (below threshold) process. The tender involved supporting the Network Modernisation project, reviewing ITT responses, and implementing a modernised network service model. The contract was awarded to Abletec, a company located in Bridgwater, United Kingdom.

This opportunity for business growth is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses with expertise in computer support and consultancy services can compete in this tender. The contract location is in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The award was published on 3rd January 2023, with a tender period ending on 15th December 2022. The buyer organisation, University of Central Lancashire, sought expert guidance and leadership to deliver their IT strategy objectives through this consultancy service contract.

## Notice

Provide expert guidance, support, and leadership to the objectives set out in the University's IT strategy, including the following activities: Support the successful delivery of the Network Modernisation project through the following activities; Review, assess and score the Network Modernisation ITT responses with the UCLan team. Provide confident technical challenge and authority to suppliers' proposals, both in pre and post-award stages. Work with UCLan procurement to lead the supplier selection process and contract award processes, with colleagues from IT, Estates and Legal Services. This includes the review, adaptation and agreement of the new contract schedules, service agreements and other relevant documentation. Identify, develop and implement the modernised network service model in partnership with the chosen supplier, including a framework for ongoing management of the relationship between UCLan and the new partner. Support the managers of the various IT functions including Architecture, Service Management, Infrastructure, Security, Development and Delivery, in raising our organisational maturity to the levels required in the new IT TOM. Support other projects within the IT portfolio as required by providing advice, guidance, mentoring and leadership to the team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb2deb00-44d1-416a-b418-9e7d45c2bdb1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2023 - 5 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,150 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABLETEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2023 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb2deb00-44d1-416a-b418-9e7d45c2bdb1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb2deb00-44d1-416a-b418-9e7d45c2bdb1
  3rd January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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