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title: "0591 Provision of IT Storage and Secure Disposal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bfec5a43-4447-499b-9f6a-f785c1916d7b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-07-30"
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# 0591 Provision of IT Storage and Secure Disposal Services

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfec5a43-4447-499b-9f6a-f785c1916d7b

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## Summary

The Essex County Council is initiating a tender process for the project titled "0591 Provision of IT Storage and Secure Disposal Services." This procurement, classified under Computer-related services, is located in the East of England, specifically Chelmsford, UK. The tender is currently in the active phase, with submissions due by 23rd August 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2018 and span one year, concluding on 30th September 2019. The procurement method employed for this process is an open procedure, inviting all interested parties to participate.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT services, data security, and equipment recycling. Successful bidders will have the chance to engage in the secure storage and disposal of data-bearing items, as well as providing additional services like PAT testing and functionality testing. These opportunities not only support business growth in a vital sector but also promote social responsibility through the recycling and donation of ICT equipment to charities.

## Notice

Essex is retendering its current contract for the secure storage and disposal of data bearing items owned by Essex County Council. In addition to this, services are required for PAT testing, Functionality testing and recycling of ICT equipment for donation to charities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0121066-6e63-4858-8e42-c04e360dfbc7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2018 at 05:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0121066-6e63-4858-8e42-c04e360dfbc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0121066-6e63-4858-8e42-c04e360dfbc7
  30th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Computer-related-services./ZT8UZVB7Z8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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