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title: "IT External Strategic Support Partner (IT ESSP) - Lots 1 and 2"
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published: "2021-06-28"
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# IT External Strategic Support Partner (IT ESSP) - Lots 1 and 2

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd06638f-9d58-4d73-bd8d-8619153f2e58

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## Summary

The procurement process involved HS2 Ltd., located in Birmingham, which awarded the contract titled "IT External Strategic Support Partner (IT ESSP) - Lots 1 and 2" for IT services, specifically consulting and software development. The contract, valued at £16,512,092, is classified under the CPV code 72000000 and was awarded to ATOS IT Services UK Limited. The procurement method was a selective call-off from the CCS Technology Services 2 Framework. The contract period commenced on 30 March 2021 and runs until 29 March 2023. The tender process was completed, with the award published on 28 June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in strategic support and consultancy. With the contract awarded for a substantial value and the potential for extension, businesses can expect to engage in an environment that values both expertise and innovation. Companies that are well-equipped to compete include larger IT firms, as the tender indicates no specification for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), thus favouring experienced, established service providers.

## Notice

HS2 Ltd. has awarded a contract to ATOS IT Services UK Limited for the provision of its IT External Strategic Support Partner contracts, across two Lots, as standalone contracts. The contracts have been awarded for an initial period of 24 months, with an optional extension per contract of 12 months, via the CCS Technology Services 2 Framework, Lot 3c.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/123bcf34-4a7f-4c33-a01a-f7b30419f6f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2021 - 29 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,512,092 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,512,092 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATOS IT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2021 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/123bcf34-4a7f-4c33-a01a-f7b30419f6f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/123bcf34-4a7f-4c33-a01a-f7b30419f6f0
  28th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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