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title: "Information Technology Research and Advisory Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067a9e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Information Technology Research and Advisory Services

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067a9e

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Information Technology Research and Advisory Services" was led by Cheshire East Council, a regional authority based in Crewe, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically systems and technical consultancy services, and is associated with the delivery location in the UKD6 region. The procurement method was limited, conducted without prior call for competition as it was covered by the Crown Commercial Service G Cloud 14 framework agreement. The process is at the awarding stage, with the contract signed on 1 April 2026, valued at GBP 595,500, and awarded to Info-Tech Research Group Ltd.

This tender presents promising business growth opportunities for firms specialising in information technology consultancy, especially those adept at offering advisory services, market engagement, and ICT research. Companies with capabilities in benchmarking and supporting SMEs could particularly benefit from this contract. The tender was fulfilled using a procurement method designed for targeted engagement with qualified suppliers, which allows businesses already in the G Cloud framework to leverage their expertise and deliver innovative solutions to public sector clients like Cheshire East Council. Large-scale enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive ICT services would be well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Information Technology Research and Advisory Services. Advisory services including consultations with SME, Benchmarking, Market Engagement and access to a library of ICT research.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Information Technology Research and Advisory Services. Advisory services including consultations with SME, Benchmarking, Market Engagement and access to a library of ICT research.

### Procurement Information

Award of contract under the Crown Commercial Service G Cloud 14 framework agreement - ref RM1557:14 lot 3 - Cloud Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030302-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £595,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Crewe Central |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INFO-TECH RESEARCH GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030302-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk

## Provenance

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