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title: "Advice Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED"
published: "2021-11-03"
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# Advice Services

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b201607e-504a-4496-a516-99f359b3a80e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves BIP Solutions Limited seeking advice services through a modification notice, specifically related to an existing contract that has been extended by six months for the purpose of facilitating a new tender opportunity. This contract falls under the helpdesk and support services category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is active, with the original contract period set to end on 16 December 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary/community sector enterprises, as the buyer seeks to maintain continuity of service while inviting fresh competitive bids. Businesses that specialise in advisory services and have experience in public sector contracts will be well-placed to compete, particularly those that can demonstrate the capability to deliver effective helpdesk and support services during the upcoming procurement phase.

## Notice

Modification Notice Original description: Provision of advice services for the public. Description of the modifications Agreed extension of contract for a period of 6 months. This time will be spent tendering a new opportunity for this service. Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor: Agreed extension of contract for a period of 6 months. This time will be spent tendering a new opportunity for this service. There would no economic benefit to change the supplier while the tender process is being completed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e738a919-4720-462f-8c02-4fa4726e6149 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Not Disclosed |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2018 - 16 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | ROCHFORD |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS4 1BW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Rochford |
| Electoral ward | Roche South |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2021 at 15:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e738a919-4720-462f-8c02-4fa4726e6149

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e738a919-4720-462f-8c02-4fa4726e6149
  3rd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=639493993
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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