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title: "CO0199 IT Disposal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a43b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-10"
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# CO0199 IT Disposal

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a43b

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## Summary

Essex County Council has completed the procurement process for the CO0199 IT Disposal contract, focusing on computer-related services. The project aims to secure storage and the disposal of data-bearing items owned by the council. The procurement falls under the services category and was managed through an open procedure. The contract includes secure NCSC and ADISA-approved IT data destruction, resale, and recycling services, along with secure storage for reused IT equipment. The contract, valued at £150,000 and starting in December 2024, will span four years with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. Key industry categories include storage and warehousing services, and computer audit and testing services, with the central delivery location in the UKH3 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT asset disposal, recycling, and secure data destruction. Firms with expertise in providing NCSC and ADISA-certified services, and capabilities in IT equipment resale and storage, are well-positioned to benefit. The emphasis on quality, social value, climate considerations, and competitive pricing makes it attractive for companies looking to expand their service offerings within public sector contracts. The awarded contract to Vyta Secure Limited, an SME, highlights the council's commitment to engaging smaller enterprises, indicating a favourable landscape for similarly sized firms to thrive in this market.

## Notice

Essex County Council is retendering its current contract for the secure storage and disposal of data bearing items owned by Essex County Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Essex County Council are seeking a supplier to provide secure NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) and ADISA (Asset Disposal Information Security Alliance) approved/aligned redundant IT data destruction, resale and recycling services for all types of end of life IT equipment. It will also include the provision of secure storage for new or to be reused IT equipment. The contract is to commence from December 2024 for an initial period of 4 years. This contract will have the ability to be extended for a further 24 months making potential expiry November 2030.

Renewal: This contract is to be awarded for an initial four (4) year term with the ability to extend for a further 24 months, awarded in 12 month increments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039809-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Year 4 and 5 depending on utilisation of extension options. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VYTA SECURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2024 at 16:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039809-2024
- 30 Sep 2024 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031221-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=f2c395a0-2e7f-ef11-8130-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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