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title: "IT Desktop and Server Support - WP081"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055770"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION"
published: "2025-07-02"
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# IT Desktop and Server Support - WP081

Buyer: THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055770

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## Summary

The Electoral Commission has announced a planned procurement process for "IT Desktop and Server Support - WP081." The process aims to manage their IT infrastructure, including SharePoint Online and Microsoft Azure consumption, and provide technical support and consultancy. This open procedure is in the planning stage with a submission deadline of 22 August 2025. The tender spans multiple regions throughout the United Kingdom and falls under the services category, specifically targeting IT-related services such as consulting and software development. The estimated contract value is £303,000, with the award period closing on 1 September 2025, and the contract commencing on 22 September 2025 for a three-year duration.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in desktop and server management and technical consultancy. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its value and scope. The open procedure ensures competitive bidding, and the procurement method allows for electronic submissions, thus widening access for businesses across the UK. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the Electoral Commission's procurement portal to express their interest and participate in the competitive process.

## Notice

The purposes are to procure an external service to manage the Commission's IT desktop and server infrastructures, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Azure consumption, and to provide technical assistance and consultancy when required. Further details of the requirement can be found the in the attached expression of interest document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036734-2025 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £303,000 |
| Lots value | £303,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC1Y 8YZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Bunhill |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 11:03 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036734-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036734-2025
  2nd July 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2661
  Please read the attached expression of interest document carefully. Next Steps: If you are interested in participating in this procurement exercise, please register your interest by following the instructions below: 1. Register on the Portal The expected invitation to tender will be published on the Electoral Commission's Procurement Portal, please register as a supplier by following this link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/electoralcommission When registering on the portal, please ensure that you use the exact name and spelling of your organisation so that you can be located within the portal. Please do not use a different name or acronyms. 2. Contact Procurement Once you have registered on the portal, please email confirming your intention to bid. Please ensure the email subject reads as follows: 'WP081 - IT Desktop and Server Support (Managed Service) EOI Confirmation' Contact Details: Email address: procurement@electoralcommission.org.uk

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/electoralcommission
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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