--- title: "Hardware and Software Procurement/Support Services (NP 256) [Previously Titled: Content and Marketing Support Services (NP 256)]" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5d91a83-5eef-469f-a967-0d53a635a217" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5d91a83-5eef-469f-a967-0d53a635a217" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5d91a83-5eef-469f-a967-0d53a635a217.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5d91a83-5eef-469f-a967-0d53a635a217.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2025-02-19" --- # Hardware and Software Procurement/Support Services (NP 256) [Previously Titled: Content and Marketing Support Services (NP 256)] Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5d91a83-5eef-469f-a967-0d53a635a217 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5d91a83-5eef-469f-a967-0d53a635a217) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5d91a83-5eef-469f-a967-0d53a635a217.json) ## Summary Historic England has issued an open tender for Hardware and Software Procurement/Support Services (NP 256), under the industry category of Building and Facilities Management Services. This procurement process, which has undergone several amendments, requires suppliers to provide full technical support for Historic England's specialised hardware and software from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with an option to extend for an additional three years incrementally. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the procurement process is in the active tender stage, with the tender period closing on 21st March 2025 at 09:30. This is a non-recurrent procurement type specifically targeted at Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) and delivered across a broad spectrum including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses to expand their client base by becoming a vital technical support and procurement partner for a prominent organisation. Companies specialising in IT services, especially those experienced in dealing with tailored hardware and software solutions, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Being an open procedure above the threshold, it encourages a broad participation, ensuring fair competition. Moreover, the extended potential contract period could provide long-term stability and growth for the winning bidder, making it an attractive venture for businesses aiming to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector. ## 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. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f12aa0-d176-4566-919d-66c601391402 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 | | 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 | 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 | ## 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 - 19 Feb 2025 at 15:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f12aa0-d176-4566-919d-66c601391402 - 19 Feb 2025 at 15:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f12aa0-d176-4566-919d-66c601391402 - 19 Feb 2025 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f12aa0-d176-4566-919d-66c601391402 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3f12aa0-d176-4566-919d-66c601391402 19th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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