IT Tender

{
  "id": "050217-2026",
  "tag": [
    "tender"
  ],
  "date": "2026-05-28T11:52:51+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a766",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PHHP-8389-XYJR",
    "name": "Biggleswade Town Council"
  },
  "tender": {
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06a766",
    "lots": [
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        "id": "1",
        "value": {
          "amount": 100000,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 120000
        },
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "The contract will initially run for three years, with the option to extend subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement"
        },
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "suitability": {
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        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "description": "Tenders will be evaluated based on the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT), with the following weighting: \nTechnical specifications: Hardware and software requirements, compatibility, scalability, security features.  \nQuality: Reliability, performance, maintainability, and user-friendliness.  \nPrice: The overall cost of the solution, including hardware, software, implementation, and ongoing support.  \nSocial value: Consideration of how the solution contributes to social and environmental goals (e.g., accessibility, sustainability).  \nSupplier experience and capabilities: Past performance, expertise, and capacity to deliver. "
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2029-10-31T23:59:59Z",
          "startDate": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z",
          "maxExtentDate": "2031-10-31T23:59:59Z"
        }
      }
    ],
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        "relatedLot": "1",
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            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          },
          {
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            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          },
          {
            "region": "UKE",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          },
          {
            "region": "UKF",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          },
          {
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            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          },
          {
            "region": "UKH",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          },
          {
            "region": "UKI",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          },
          {
            "region": "UKJ",
            "country": "GB",
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          },
          {
            "region": "UKK",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
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          {
            "id": "72000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "IT Tender",
    "value": {
      "amount": 100000,
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 120000
    },
    "status": "active",
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "A-16898",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16898",
        "format": "application/pdf",
        "documentType": "biddingDocuments"
      },
      {
        "id": "050217-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050217-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK4",
        "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "tenderNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-05-28T11:52:51+01:00"
      }
    ],
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "description": "Biggleswade Town Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified organisation to provide comprehensive IT Support services, including the management of existing IT infrastructure, telephony, connectivity, licensing, and cyber security. The Council intends to appoint a single preferred supplier responsible for support services, account management, and consolidated billing, with clearly defined points of contact and responsibilities.\nThe Council operates a flexible and hybrid working environment, supported by investments in Microsoft 365, network and Wi-Fi infrastructure, cyber security, and meeting room technology. Staff regularly work remotely, Council meetings are held both in person and virtually via Zoom and YouTube, and mobile technology is used across a range of Council services.\nThe Council is seeking a reliable, responsive, and secure IT partner to support its ongoing operational and digital requirements. The contract will initially run for three years, with the option to extend subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.",
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-07-31T12:00:00+01:00"
    },
    "enquiryPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-06-30T12:00:00+01:00"
    },
    "aboveThreshold": false,
    "submissionTerms": {
      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "notAllowed"
    },
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      "reservedParticipation": [
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      ],
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          "scheme": "GB-ONS",
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            "K02000001"
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        },
        "description": null
      }
    },
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "Bidders must submit their final tender to the following address before the submission deadline:\nThe Town Clerk\nBiggleswade Town Council\nThe Old Court House\n4 Saffron Road \nBiggleswade \nBedfordshire",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PHHP-8389-XYJR",
      "name": "Biggleswade Town Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKH25",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Biggleswade",
        "postalCode": "SG18 8DL",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "The Old Court House, 4 Saffron Road"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk",
        "classifications": [
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            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PHHP-8389-XYJR",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Debbie Jackson",
        "email": "enquiry@biggleswadetowncouncil.gov.uk",
        "telephone": "+441767313134"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "initiationType": "tender"
}