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title: "Provision of ECHCRC Network Contract Extension Proposal"
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# Provision of ECHCRC Network Contract Extension Proposal

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb7a3e4e-7b55-4964-9fd4-c43db29a9e69

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of ECHCRC Network Contract Extension Proposal. This IT services contract, with a value of £301,242, falls under the main procurement category of services. The contract period starts on 21st October 2023 and ends on 31st March 2025, with no option to extend. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication above the threshold. The tender was awarded to CAPITA PLC, and the contract was not open for competition due to technical reasons. The tender period ended on 5th September 2023.

This awarded contract by Hertfordshire County Council presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) businesses in the IT services industry. Businesses suited to compete should offer consulting, software development, internet, and support services. The direct award nature of this contract signifies a specific need for technical expertise, making it suitable for businesses with niche IT service capabilities. The contract is geographically located in the East of England, providing local businesses with a chance to grow their presence in the region through this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

This is an Award Notice for the Provision of ECHCRC Network Contract Extension. This is a direct award because competition is absent for technical reasons. The contract is due to start on 21/10/2023 until 31/03/2025 without any option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25016a52-9b90-41a3-a534-f70c1a342541 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £301,242 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £301,242 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HERTFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2024 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25016a52-9b90-41a3-a534-f70c1a342541

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25016a52-9b90-41a3-a534-f70c1a342541
  16th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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