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title: "Digital Services Improvement Research Partner"
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# Digital Services Improvement Research Partner

Buyer: CASTLES AND COASTS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0d34167-0b3e-4a70-984c-ba01a9d46364

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by Castles and Coasts, involves a tender titled "Digital Services Improvement Research Partner," categorized under information systems or technology strategic review services. The tender was published on 13 August 2021, and the procurement is currently at the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13 September 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 5 October 2021 and conclude on 1 March 2022, taking place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, inviting participation from a wide range of suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in digital services and technology consulting, particularly those that are SMEs, to engage in a competitive process that could significantly enhance their market presence. Companies with expertise in strategic reviews and the implementation of information systems will find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging with Castles and Coasts could lead to valuable partnerships and the expansion of services offered within the public sector.

## Notice

Digital Services Improvement Research Partner

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/893a16be-54e5-44c5-950c-7cdf192e84a7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2021 - 1 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | CASTLES AND COASTS |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA3 8SY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2021 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/893a16be-54e5-44c5-950c-7cdf192e84a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/893a16be-54e5-44c5-950c-7cdf192e84a7
  13th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=20d1d253-0ffc-eb11-810d-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.castlesandcoasts.co.uk

## Provenance

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