ICT Managed Services & Digital Transformation Solutions (1223)
The Association of North East Councils Limited · Local or regional public body
In brief
The Association of North East Councils Limited was looking for suppliers for IT and software and security work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
It is a framework worth up to £500,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 4 years, starting 4 December 2026.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Pillar 1 - ICT Managed Services 4 December 2026 to 3 December 2030 What this lot coversFor the provision of ICT Managed Services to all public sector establishments. Please view the specification for full details of Pillar 1. | Security, IT services and software, Computer hardware, Telecoms and networks, Management consultancy, Legal services, Accountancy and audit, Marketing and communications, Printing, Architecture and engineering, Office supplies and equipment, Uniforms, clothing and PPE, Leisure, culture and events, Postal and courier | £500,000,000 |
| Pillar 2 - Digital and Physical Records Management 4 December 2026 to 3 December 2030 What this lot coversFor the provision of digital and physical document and records management applicable to all public sector establishments ranging in environments (i.e on-premise, cloud options or hyrbid). Please view the specification for full details of Pillar 2. | IT services and software, Computer hardware, Legal services, Furniture, Office supplies and equipment, Leisure, culture and events | £500,000,000 |
| Pillar 3 - Print and Digital Communications 4 December 2026 to 3 December 2030 What this lot coversPrint and Digital Communication solutions applicable to all public sector environments. This includes inbound and outbound digital communications, external print such as promotional items/materials, bulk/high-volume print, printing devices, print audits. Please view the specification for full details of Pillar 3. | IT services and software, Computer hardware, Telecoms and networks, Accountancy and audit, Marketing and communications, Printing, Office supplies and equipment, Uniforms, clothing and PPE, Postal and courier | £500,000,000 |
| Pillar 4 - Digital Transformation 4 December 2026 to 3 December 2030 What this lot coversPillar 4 will be an automatic award for tenderers who are successfully awarded onto: Pillar 1 – SL 1 Pillar 2 – All SL’s except SL 2 document storage (physical records) Pillar 3 – All SL’s will automatically be awarded onto Pillar 4. The service lines and full specification details can be found within the specification document. | IT services and software, Printing | £500,000,000 |
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 003259-2026
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 003315-2026
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 005393-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 021549-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 022247-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
30Awards
11Suppliers it has used most for IT and software
- Constellia Public Ltd2 contracts
- Ernst & Young LLP1 contract
- Grant Thornton UK LLP1 contract
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From notice 003259-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 January 2026, last updated 12 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.