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title: "Hardware and Software Procurement/Support Services (NP 256) [Previously Titled: Content and Marketing Support Services (NP 256)] - AWARD"
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# Hardware and Software Procurement/Support Services (NP 256) [Previously Titled: Content and Marketing Support Services (NP 256)] - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2bba496-b53a-4cd5-a952-4f22cacc556d

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## Summary

Historic England has awarded a contract under the title "Hardware and Software Procurement/Support Services (NP 256) [Previously Titled: Content and Marketing Support Services (NP 256)] - AWARD" to Western Computer Group Limited. This procurement process falls under the industry category of building and facilities management services. The contract spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with the possibility of extending by an additional three years. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 4th April 2025. The service is required across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and several territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering hardware and software procurement and support services. Companies that provide comprehensive technical support and specialise in building and facilities management solutions are well-suited to compete. Historic England’s procurement process supports both SMEs and VCSEs, indicating an inclusive opportunity for diverse business sizes and types to expand their service delivery in the public sector. Successful bidders can leverage this tender to strengthen their market presence and foster growth through a long-term government partnership.

## Notice

Historic England requires a service to procure and provide full technical support for all aspects of Historic England's "specialist" hardware and software for a period of TWO years from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027 with an option to extend for a further +1 +1 +1 years. Further details of the requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d97d78-d139-46f0-8cdb-0fbe0c43317f |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESTERN COMPUTER GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
- 79993100 - Facilities management services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d97d78-d139-46f0-8cdb-0fbe0c43317f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d97d78-d139-46f0-8cdb-0fbe0c43317f
  17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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