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title: "A comprehensive IT Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dfb3"
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# A comprehensive IT Managed Service

Buyer: TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dfb3

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## Summary

Taunton Town Council is seeking to procure a comprehensive IT Managed Service, inviting qualified suppliers to provide strategic guidance, technical support, and managed services to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient IT operations. Focusing on IT services under CPV category 72000000, the procurement process is currently at the tender stage with key deadlines including the end of the tender period on 20th January 2026 and submission of enquiries by 13th January 2026. The process follows an open procurement method, allowing electronic submissions and requires adherence to UK GDPR and NCSC standards. This procurement, valued at £300,000, will serve approximately 62 laptop and 43 mobile users across two sites in Taunton. Contract commencement is set for 1st April 2026, extending till 31st March 2030.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, consultancy, and managed services. Ideal candidates would be those with proven experience in delivering MSP services, preferably within the local government sector, and possessing relevant certifications such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. As an accredited Microsoft Partner with expertise in Microsoft 365 administration, businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their presence by supporting Taunton Town Council's IT ecosystem and ensuring robust cybersecurity measures. The focus on quality and environmental criteria, alongside competitive pricing, makes this tender a lucrative opportunity for SMEs looking to enhance their portfolio in IT managed services.

## Notice

Taunton Town Council invites suitably qualified and experienced suppliers capable of providing strategic guidance, technical support, and managed services to submit tenders for the provision of a comprehensive IT Managed Service to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient IT operations. The Council currently operates within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, with approximately 62 laptop users and 43 mobile users (20 of which are elected members). We are distributed across 2 sites, Deane House (TA1 1HE) and Trafalgar House (TA1 5LY). The Council currently hosts no on-premises servers.

### Planning Information

Expressions of interest to procurement@taunton-tc.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083707-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-11-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAUNTON TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 9QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 11:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083707-2025
- 12 Nov 2025 at 14:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073225-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083707-2025
  17th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073225-2025
  12th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9297
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9298
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9299
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9300

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.taunton-tc.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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