---
title: "ICT Hardware & Software Supply, Support and Maintenance - H&C/2020/306*"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b34a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-11-24"
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# ICT Hardware & Software Supply, Support and Maintenance - H&C/2020/306*

Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b34a

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is currently seeking to appoint an external consultant for an active tender titled "Zero Based Budgeting." This procurement, classified under accounting services, has a contract value of £500,000 and a duration of 720 days. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 28 June 2021. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, enabling broad competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in accounting and financial consultancy services, particularly those with experience in zero-based budgeting methodologies. Businesses that focus on efficiency improvements and strategic cost management are strongly positioned to compete in this procurement process. The collaborative nature of the project may also benefit companies that excel in training and upskilling client staff.

## Notice

Supply, Support and Maintenance of ICT Hardware and Software

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, Support and Maintenance of ICT Hardware and Software. Additional information: Supply, Support and Maintenance of ICT Hardware and Software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029246-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent, TLK43 Devon CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies
- 48444000 - Accounting system
- 72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services
- 72212443 - Accounting software development services
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212500 - Accounting review services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2021 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029246-2021
- 20 May 2021 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011224-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38004&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
- https://www.stoke.gov.uk

## Provenance

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